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Starbucks CEO Says the Coffee Chain Won’t Lose Its Cash-Strapped Consumers Because It’s on Its Way to Being a ‘World-Class Customer Service’ Company

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Starbucks, one of the most recognized names in the global coffee industry, is facing growing concerns about inflation, higher living costs, and shifting consumer behavior. […]

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The Economy Is Reliant on the ‘Fortunes of the Well-to-Do,’ Says Moody’s — If the Ultra-Rich Get Nervy, That Means Recession

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The health of the American economy has long been linked to consumer spending, but a recent analysis from Moody’s highlights an uncomfortable truth: much of […]

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Senate Confirms Miran as Federal Reserve Governor Right Before Policy Meeting, Even as He Keeps Role as White House Adviser

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In a move that could influence upcoming monetary policy decisions, the U.S. Senate has confirmed economist Philip Jefferson Miran as a governor of the Federal […]

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Milestones Like Marriage and Parenthood Are So Delayed for Millennials and Gen Z That Many Are Skipping Out on Life Insurance, Report Finds

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Traditional life milestones—marriage, buying a home, and starting a family—have historically been the triggers for purchasing life insurance. But according to a new report, younger […]

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More Than Half of Industries Are Already Shedding Workers, a ‘Telling’ Sign That’s Accompanied Past Recessions, Top Economist Says

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By Jason Ma | August 10, 2025 | 1:18 PM EDTThe U.S. labor market, once the backbone of the post-pandemic recovery, is showing cracks that […]

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The Fed ‘Desperately’ Wants to Avoid a Recession Because It Doesn’t Want to Get Blamed and Put Its Independence at Risk, Top Economist Says

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The Federal Reserve has spent the past two years walking a tightrope: fighting stubborn inflation without sending the U.S. economy into a painful recession. Now, […]