Judy Dutton

Judy Dutton is a book author and editor who's contributed to The Wall Street Journal, Wired, Atlantic, and other outlets. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Pepsi just got fried by KFC

Explaining the soda wars.

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Macro Economics

Inflation just crashed the party

And might throw new rate hikes into the mix.

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Macro Economics

Bad news for jobs, fabulous news for investors

The chances of a rate hike are falling way down.

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Macro Economics

The economy's not a dumpster fire

With slowing inflation and strong jobs, things are looking up.

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Costco's discount therapy is working

The company's earnings look strong, even as consumers fret.

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Is Peloton on track for a comeback?

Shares are still down over 94% since the pandemic.

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Macro Economics

Builders are giving up and going home

High mortgage rates, low housing starts, and more contribute.

Macro Economics

Store brands are eating name brands' lunch

While name brands lose market share.

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Macro Economics

Welcome to the hunger games

But consumers are cooling.

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Macro Economics

Homebuyers are bailing

And it's easy to see why.