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Violin maker crafts a strategy to deal with tariffs

by Sofia Terenzio
Nov 20, 2024
With import charges looming, Wesley Rule, owner of Knoxville Fine Violins, is considering alternatives to Chinese-made instruments.
Wesley Rule is a luthier, or stringed-instrument craftsman.
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How economic inequality has and hasn't changed since the pandemic

by Matt Levin
Nov 18, 2024
From 2019 to 2022, total U.S. household wealth grew 25%., but there's lots of evidence that Americans are disenchanted with this economy.
Post-pandemic wealth inequality hasn't been what Wall Street expected.
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Household debt is up, but Americans are in a better spot to pay it

by Elizabeth Trovall
Nov 13, 2024
Income has grown an average of 6.2% annually while debts have increased 4%.
Americans have more household debt, but more extra money to pay it.
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Inflation is higher in New York and Hawaii than in Tampa and Denver. Why?

by Samantha Fields
Nov 13, 2024
It mostly comes down to one thing: housing.
Housing prices are rising at different rates for people in different regions.
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Hertz earnings hit by wariness over EVs

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Nov 12, 2024
Some car renters, used to gas vehicles, don’t know how to charge electric vehicles or how much they'll cost to rent.
Hertz's bet on electric vehicles hasn't paid off.
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If Home Depot is a bellwether, the economy's not too bad

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 12, 2024
The home improvement retailer's third-quarter sales came in higher than expected, but the company is seeing caution among consumers.
Home Depot's 12-foot skeletons for Halloween were popular this year, but consumers have been less eager to make purchases of items over $1,000 than in 2023.
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Despite looming tariffs and "the worst harvest I've ever had," Iowa farmer remains optimistic

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Nov 8, 2024
Corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is preparing for new tariffs from a second Trump administration.
April Hemmes says farmers like her are "running scared" because over half of their soybeans are exported to China.
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The Trump 2.0 economy

by Ellen Rolfes
Nov 8, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explore how President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises could shape the U.S. economy over the next four years.
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U.S. importers seek to load up ahead of tariffs

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 7, 2024
It’s unclear when or if tariffs are coming, but some businesses are increasing their overseas orders ahead of Trump's inauguration.
If President-elect Donald Trump keeps his campaign promise on tariffs, businesses would have to pay higher taxes and would likely pass those costs down to consumers.
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Why mergers and acquisitions are an economic indicator

by Justin Ho
Nov 7, 2024
They're the ultimate bets companies can make on their futures. So M&A activity can reflect confidence in the economy.
If there’s a big increase in merger and acquisition activity, that means companies are feeling confident about the future.
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