Economics

Commerce data released yesterday showed that spending at US retailers jumped 0.6% last month, more than double economists’ expectations of 0.2%.

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Every time we ask an AI tool a question, it silently consumes electricity and water. But until now, we never knew how much. Google has set the record straight

The old-fashioned treats have a modern history that may surprise you.

Yahoo will reveal its new logo tomorrow after 30 days of testing. Past failures help explain its caution and strategy.

The upgraded Cygnus spacecraft is carrying more than 5 tons of equipment and supplies, including holiday food for the lab's crew.

Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.

Amazon’s self-driving Zoox launched service this week, and Google’s Waymo is testing there....

Global government debt piles are swelling to record levels. That’s an issue for many nations, but developing countries may be most at risk....

The consumer price index for August 2025 rose 2.9% on an annual basis. Tariffs seem to be pushing prices for goods like clothing higher, economists said.

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Here are the key facts as of Septemeber 2025 & a revisit to my "mixed signals" research of 2004.

A new tax program is leading some developers to change their construction plans.

A full-length animated feature would cost much less than its Hollywood counterpart

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Test your knowledge of where products come from.

The end of the de minimis exemption is likely to impact a lot of packages—these types of shipments make up more than 90% of cargo entering the US by volume, according to Customs and Border Protection.

The enforcement has cut down on quality of life complaints, but NYC’s housing crunch remains.

Fifty-four percent of Americans, down from 60% in 2021, have a positive opinion of capitalism, while a steady 39% view socialism positively.

Like many countries with an aging population, Mexico is facing a pension crisis. In just the last five years, the universal pension for older adults

"These businesses are salivating for someone that can come in there and get them back on the road today," dealer Rhett Ricart said.

Investors are backing CEOs who reduce workforces and embrace AI

September has statistically been the stock market’s weakest month, across decades and even across borders....

As the Lions have become one of the most popular teams in the league, interest to attend their home games has grown immensely.

Consumers are acting ahead of a fast-approaching Sept. 30 deadline to claim the tax break for electric vehicles.

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Millions left the job market early during Covid. That surge has normalized, but the 55 and older group isn’t coming back....

Annoyingly high costs of living are driving bargain hunting and big gains for discounters....

70% of Americans would prefer autonomous cars to use both cameras and lidar....