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Consumer spending is up big in early April as people buy in anticipation of tariffs
Consumer spending is rising at a faster clip this month as everyday Americans rush to make purchases before President Donald Trump's full tariff plan takes effect, data released Wednesday from JPMorgan shows.Spending through the first 15 days in…
More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay…
People shop for produce at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty…
Trump and Zelenskyy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
Bezos-backed Slate Auto unveils affordable EV truck
The Slate Truck. Courtesy: Slate AutoSlate Auto, a firm backed in part by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is…
Trump floats tougher Russia sanctions, meets Zelenskyy for…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
Buy now, stock up or delay: Here’s what consumers are…
In an aerial view, Ford Broncos are seen for sale on a lot at a dealership on April 18, 2025 in Austin,…
UK’s Reeves talks trade with US’s Bessent after…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes questions from reporters at the Institute of International Finance…
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More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay later loans — and more are
People shop for produce at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty ImagesA growing number of Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to buy groceries, and more people are paying those…
Bezos-backed Slate Auto unveils affordable EV truck
The Slate Truck. Courtesy: Slate AutoSlate Auto, a firm backed in part by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is unveiling a low-cost electric truck that can also change into an SUV.Its starting price point: $20,000 after federal EV incentives."A…
Buy now, stock up or delay: Here’s what consumers are snapping up or putting off in face
In an aerial view, Ford Broncos are seen for sale on a lot at a dealership on April 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesAt car dealerships across the country, consumers are rushing to buy new vehicles ahead of…
California overhauling self-driving vehicle regulations governing Waymo, Tesla, Zoox and
Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesNew rules…
The trade war’s wave of retail shortages will hit U.S. consumers in stages. Here’s when
The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesWarnings of empty store shelves have been in the headlines as multiple press reports indicate that CEOs of America's top retail stores told President Trump that a prolonged trade…
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Trump and Zelenskyy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
Trump floats tougher Russia sanctions, meets Zelenskyy…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
UK’s Reeves talks trade with US’s Bessent…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes questions from reporters at the Institute of International Finance…
Federal authorities arrest two judges, escalating Trump…
Hannah Dugan speaks as she was seeking election to Milwaukee County Circuit Court during a forum at the…