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Inflation & Prices

Inflation Ticks up Slightly in November, CPI Report Says

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Another month, another frustratingly sticky inflation report. Still, a rate cut seems certain when the Federal Reserve meets next week.

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Inflation & Prices

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Just Ticked Back Up

The last mile is always the hardest. For the Federal Reserve, the last mile in its race to tame inflation just got even harder.

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Consumer

Walmart Ups its Guidance for the Year

Walmart announced that it’s raising its outlook for the year, thanks in part to a rocking start to the holiday shopping season.

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Advisor Upside

Advisors Wary of Fixed Income Ahead of Trump 2.0

The next administration may look to increase tariffs and lower taxes, which could spell higher inflation and lower bond prices.

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Consumer

The Spookiest Day of the Year Saved Its Biggest Scare for the Chocolate Biz

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The cost of manufacturing chocolate and confectionery from cocoa has risen a terrifying 45% this year, according to the producer price index.

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International Economics

IMF Worries State of ‘Not Good Enough’ Will Follow Rate Cuts and a Soft Landing

Of 12 major developed-market central banks, eight are in rate-cutting mode, with Australia, Norway, Japan, and Taiwan the odd men out.

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Consumer

It’s Chicken Big Mac Week in America

In another opportunity to beef up the bottom line, McDonald’s launches a chicken version of its iconic Big Mac in the US.

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Markets

Weathering the Storm: A Q&A with Vanguard on Market Volatility

The last four years have been head-spinning. Dan Newhall, Vanguard’s head of portfolio solutions, talked us through the volatility.

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International Economics

Rate Cuts Are Making an Impact, OECD Says

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The OECD upgraded its outlook for global economic growth, noting slowing inflation, central bank rate cuts, and falling energy prices.

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Personal Finance

Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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Autos

RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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Consumer

McDonald’s Made It Official: Consumers Have Reached Their Limit

McDonald’s warned that customers might be getting sick of price hikes. It was right. Sales fell year-over-year for the first time since 2020.

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Economics

Hope for Rate Cuts Gets a Big Boost from Slowing Inflation

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The Labor Department reported monthly inflation fell in June, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

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