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Scott Bessent is ‘sick of hearing about’ the K-shaped economy and declares it’s over—but the data would beg to disagree

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Scott Bessent is ‘sick of hearing about’ the K-shaped economy and declares it’s over—but the data would beg to disagree

admin August 5, 2026 0

Data suggests Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's theory that the K-shaped economy is "over" is not yet true.

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Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot, as the stage looks set once again for Warsh to hold—if not hike—interest rates

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Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot, as the stage looks set once again for Warsh to hold—if not hike—interest rates

admin July 28, 2026 0

President Trump’s negotiations with Iran are an obstacle on the path to lower interest rates, write analysts,...

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Meet the Americans learning to go without after the biggest grocery inflation in 50 years

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Meet the Americans learning to go without after the biggest grocery inflation in 50 years

admin July 25, 2026 0

“Prices are sky-high. One hundred dollars’ worth of groceries these days is nothing,” says 60-year-old Ada Torres...

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‘Rockets and feathers’: Economists say grocery prices shoot up like the first, fall like the second

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‘Rockets and feathers’: Economists say grocery prices shoot up like the first, fall like the second

admin July 25, 2026 0

“I think the public is coming to grips with, ‘Well, I’m hearing inflation has slowed, but things...

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Agricultural economist explains why you’re paying 32% more for lettuce and 20% more for tomatoes — and why it will stay that way

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Agricultural economist explains why you’re paying 32% more for lettuce and 20% more for tomatoes — and why it will stay that way

admin July 19, 2026 0

Trump's exit from the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement triggered a 17% antidumping duty, and Mexican imports have...

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Wholesale inflation falls 0.3% in June, but Iran war clouds outlook

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Wholesale inflation falls 0.3% in June, but Iran war clouds outlook

admin July 16, 2026 0

TradeStation's David Russell said "energy saved the day in June, but that might become ancient history if...

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AI’s productivity gains are years away, but if it doesn’t deliver, it could make unsustainable debt levels even worse, Deutsche Bank economist says

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AI’s productivity gains are years away, but if it doesn’t deliver, it could make unsustainable debt levels even worse, Deutsche Bank economist says

admin July 8, 2026 0

Jim Reid was optimistic on AI’s ability to transform the economy, but suggested its benefits were not...

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U.S. companies swallowed the oil shock. They’re not sure they can do it again

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U.S. companies swallowed the oil shock. They’re not sure they can do it again

admin June 25, 2026 0

A Fed survey found inflation now tops concerns for 25% of firms—nearly triple last quarter's 9.5%—even as...

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South Korean chipmakers are being paid such massive bonuses it’s becoming an inflation problem for the central bank

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South Korean chipmakers are being paid such massive bonuses it’s becoming an inflation problem for the central bank

admin June 23, 2026 0

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly making plans to share profits from the massive AI boom...

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Inflation is roaring back globally, 2022 style. The Iran war is only half the problem

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Inflation is roaring back globally, 2022 style. The Iran war is only half the problem

admin June 11, 2026 0

Europe, China and the U.S. are straining to meet the demands of the AI boom

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