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Tariffs could be coming for your Christmas tree

Artificial trees could cost as much as 20% more this season as nearly all of the mass market Christmas decor products are made in China.
Decorations for New Year's and Christmas holidays on display in a department store
Decorations for New Year's and Christmas holidays on display in a department store

'Substantial' tariff relief coming soon for coffee and bananas, treasury secretary says

Trump hiked tariffs on Brazil, the number one source of coffee imports for the U.S., to 50 percent in July.
old used coffee machine with coffee shelf background in the coffee shop.
old used coffee machine with coffee shelf background in the coffee shop.
27d ago

Google will integrate Kalshi and Polymarket predictions into its finance AI tools

Both companies operate in legal gray areas and both have faced allegations that they are vulnerable to market manipulation.
Kalshi Billboards Ahead Of New York Mayoral Election
Kalshi Billboards Ahead Of New York Mayoral Election
27d ago

Trump accuses meatpackers of price-fixing as DOJ launches investigation

The industry has denied long-running allegations of collusion. Trump’s popularity has declined amid growing signs of a weakening economy.
Man Checks Price of Ground Beef at Supermarket.
Man Checks Price of Ground Beef at Supermarket.
28d ago

For chain restaurants, a tough economy is creating new winners and losers

Casual dining restaurants such as Chili's and Olive Garden are benefiting from consumers' evolving perception of value in a tough job market.
Waiter serving food to customers during party in restaurant.
Waiter serving food to customers during party in restaurant.

Starbucks' viral bearista cup is already causing mayhem: 'I will fight you for it'

Customers can’t wait to get their paws on this critter-shaped coffee container.
Starbucks' Bearista Cup
Starbucks' Bearista Cup

What's at stake for the economy as the Supreme Court weighs Trump's tariffs

There's no guarantee that consumers and companies will see a return to normal even if justices strike down the import duties.
A man shops at supermarket.
A man shops at supermarket.
30d ago

Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids due to faulty battery

Owners are being advised not to charge the vehicles and to park them outside and away from structures until a fix is determined.
2020 Jeep Wranglers at a Jeep dealership
2020 Jeep Wranglers at a Jeep dealership
33d ago

From fast food to beverage giants, brands see rising income inequality among customers

As consumer brands adjust to a two-tiered economy, there are signs that even high-income customers are under pressure.
Food Banks Scramble After USDA Freezes Funding for Food Aid Pending Review
Food Banks Scramble After USDA Freezes Funding for Food Aid Pending Review

Graphic: Halloween candy’s startling rise in price

An average bag of candy costs 78% more than it did five years ago.
Halloween Candy By The Numbers
Halloween Candy By The Numbers
51d ago

Walmart says customers will soon be able to use ChatGPT to shop

The country's largest retailer announced a partnership with OpenAI that they say will create more personalized shopping experiences.
Walmart Stores Ahead Of Earnings Figures
Walmart Stores Ahead Of Earnings Figures

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