Amazon disputes report that it raised prices of popular items since Trump took office | TechCrunch
A report in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) last week found that prices on Amazon’s low-cost essentials had risen since
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US inflation from tariffs that economists feared begins to emerge
United States inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the
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The job market had a surprisingly great June
The US added 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, and unemployment unexpectedly cooled to 4.1%. Economists expected job growth of
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Powell says US Fed to wait to reduce rates even as Trump demands cuts
The United States Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce
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US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty
The United States Federal Reserve has left its benchmark rate unchanged despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to cut
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Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit? Why do they matter?
Israel has struck some of Iran’s most vital oil and gas facilities, the first such attacks despite decades of rivalry
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Iran-Israel tensions and an unpredictable Trump to dominate G7
The unfolding Israel-Iran conflict will “immensely” dominate the upcoming gathering of the leaders of the Group of Seven, not just
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Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate
Israel’s strike on military and nuclear sites, and Iran’s retaliation, have rocked already strained global supply chains. As airlines suspend
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Why are ice cream prices soaring this summer?
Staying cool just got a little more expensive this summer. The price of coconut oil, a key ingredient in ice
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US factory orders slump in April as tariff anticipation spending fades
Orders tumble by 3.7 percent after a rise in March when businesses increased purchases in anticipation of tariffs. Orders from
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