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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

McDonald's, Whirlpool, Maersk

Macro Economics

The consumer is cracking

McDonald's, Whirlpool, and Maersk all provided some insight into the state of consumers.

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Macro Economics

The vibes are still off

A K-shaped economy is starting to take a toll on consumer morale.

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Macro Economics

America gave up on buying a house—and turned to stocks

Younger investors are locked out of the housing market.