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Macro Economics

Welcome to the hunger games

But consumers are cooling.

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Macro Economics

Your college-bound student deserves a foundation for financial success

The right banking partner—with the right tools—helps play a key role.

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Macro Economics

Grumpy shoppers prop up consumer companies

But they keep spending money anyway.

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Macro Economics

Retail reality check

The US consumer is losing steam.

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Macro Economics

The rich keep spending

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Macro Economics

Retail isn’t dead. It’s just getting a makeover.

Macy’s is luring back shoppers. Here’s more on retail’s winners and losers.

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Macro Economics

Inflation bites, shoppers swipe