consumer spending
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What are the rules of a no-buy vs. low-buy year?
The Explainer These two revised approaches to purchasing could help you save big
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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More than 170,000 residents live permanently in static caravans in the UK
In The Spotlight Legal action begins after people lose life savings and are forced to sell homes to cover 'hidden costs'
By The Week UK Published
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Nordstrom family, investor to take retail chain private
Speed Read The business will be acquired by members of the family and El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexican real estate company
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US economy still strong in final preelection report
Speed Read It grew at a solid 2.8% annual rate from July through September
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Saks buys Neiman Marcus in $2.65B deal
Speed Read Following the merger of the two legacy retailers, the new entity will be called Saks Global
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The lipstick index: sign of the economic times
In the Spotlight Shoppers treat themselves to small indulgences in times of economic hardship
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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What is consumer sentiment, and what does it tell us?
The Explainer This economic indicator reflects how consumers feel about their finances and predicts whether they plan to spend money
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'Can we — the people who have bought so much already — really keep buying more?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The Stanley tumbler craze is far more than a viral trend run amok
In the Spotlight The USA is doing what it does best
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Could Fed interest rate cuts tip the election?
Talking Points The central bank could make interest rate cuts during a campaign focused on the economy
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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How long can consumers keep the economy humming?
Talking Points Consumers boosted growth, defying recession warnings. The question is whether 2024 will be different.
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'An unpopular president and a popular party'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion