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Why most of the world still uses the U.S. dollar to buy and sell oil
Jun 25, 2024
The scale, liquidity and stability of U.S. financial markets are partly behind the phenomenon.
How the paper "wealth effect" influences real-life spending
Jun 5, 2024
Consumers enjoying a buoyant stock market and high house prices may feel inclined to spend more, but how much more is uncertain.
Why are discounters like 99 Cents Only Stores in dire straits?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 9, 2024
99 Cents and Dollar Tree are facing inflationary pressures and competition. Their customers aren’t doing that well either.
Lots of people are traveling this summer, but some hotels see lower occupancy
Aug 12, 2024
Higher-income travelers have splashed out, but people with lower incomes have reined in spending because of rising prices.
Demand for smartphones is down, even with the lure of new technology
Sep 19, 2024
Early pre-order and shipment data indicates demand is not that strong for the iPhone 16. Smartphone sales overall have fallen in the U.S.
How a weak Japanese yen affects the U.S. economy
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Matt Levin
Mar 27, 2024
Japanese autos have not dropped in price and U.S. exports now become more expensive.
Fed expected to leave benchmark rate unchanged at June meeting. Is that risky?
Jun 10, 2024
The latest jobs report is unlikely to change the Fed's mind when they meet Tuesday and Wednesday.
How a stronger dollar weakens economies abroad
Sep 8, 2022
Countries that import commodities priced in U.S. dollars, like oil, are paying a lot more. So are nations that have dollar-denominated loans.