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fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

BI readers told us their grocery bills keep going up. That's bad news for more rate cuts.

Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. The government shutdown ended a while ago, but there's been at least one lingering effect: a lack of inflation data. The last CPI report was for September and released way back on October 24. November's inflation report - sorry October, we'll catch you next year - was scheduled to drop December 10, but got bumped to December 18. But who wants to wait another two-plus weeks?
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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Whatever the forecasts say, shoppers are treating this Thanksgiving like a budget holiday

Consumers prioritize affordability this Thanksgiving while restaurants and retailers offer bundled deals and steep discounts amid mixed reports on food-price changes and supply volatility.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Investor Faith In Chipotle (CMG) Falls 50% On Battered US Consumer Spending

Chipotle's stock plunged over 20% as earnings miss, weak same-store sales, and affordability concerns triggered sharp investor sell-off and negative retail sentiment.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Walmart is determined to win the Thanksgiving meal value wars with a $40 dinner for 10 people | Fortune

Walmart offers a Thanksgiving meal basket under $4 per person for 10 people, 25% cheaper than last year, aiming to ease grocery cost burdens.
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