Economy
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Higher toy prices from Trump's tariffs have arrived
In the Spotlight Three out of four toy products in the US come from China
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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AI is creating a luxury housing renaissance in San Francisco
Under the Radar Luxury homes in the city can range from $7 million to above $20 million
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Doing the hustle: Are side gigs a sign of impending recession?
In the Spotlight More workers are 'padding their finances while they can'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Tariff stacking' is creating problems for businesses
The Explainer Imports from China are the most heavily affected
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is Rachel Reeves going soft on non-doms?
Today's Big Question Chancellor is reportedly considering reversing controversial 40% inheritance tax on global assets of non-doms, after allegations of 'exodus' of rich people
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why are electric bills rising so fast?
Today's Big Question Data centers for artificial intelligence and the cost of natural gas both contribute
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Frozen pizza sales could be a key indicator of a recession
The Explainer Sales of the item have been increasing since the pandemic
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Economists fear US inflation data less reliable
speed read The Labor Department is collecting less data for its consumer price index due to staffing shortages
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pocket change: The demise of the penny
Feature The penny is being phased out as the Treasury plans to halt production by 2026
By The Week US Published
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Is the EU funding Russia more than Ukraine?
The Explainer EU remains largest importer of Russian fossil fuels despite sanctions aimed at crippling Kremlin's war effort
By The Week UK Published
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Trump is trying to jump-start US manufacturing. Is it worth it?
Today's Big Question The jobs are good. The workers may not be there.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is the dollar's future after Moody's downgrade?
Today's Big Question Trump trade wars and growing debt have investors looking elsewhere
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Grocery stores under fire for overcharging allegations during cost of living crisis
The Explainer A recent investigation has put the spotlight on Kroger, but it is not the only chain being pinpointed
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK-US trade deal: what was agreed?
In Depth Keir Starmer's calm handling of Donald Trump paid off, but deal remains more of a 'damage limitation exercise' than 'an unbridled triumph'
By The Week UK Published
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