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US politics
fromFortune
1 hour ago

How Trump's war screwed you out of your Trump tax refund: Wall Street has the receipts | Fortune

The Iran war has negated the economic benefits of recent tax refunds for many Americans.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Romance of the Gas-Station Sign

The price of gasoline is always displayed on the sign, in huge numbers that overwhelm the rest of the scene. That design makes the gas-price sign a kind of key to understanding American life.
Alternative transportation
US Elections
fromFortune
8 months ago

The gap between higher and lower-income households is widening as inequality progress since pandemic has 'gone into reverse,' BofA economist says

Consumer economy shows strength but benefits unequally across income groups.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

There's a spending split between Americans, and it's popping up from McDonald's to Uber

US consumer spending shows a split between wealthier and low-income groups, with affluent consumers increasing spending.
Retail earnings reflect a growing economic divide among different income levels functioning in the consumer market.
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Beef costs, burrito blues, and boarding groups: The business stories everyone's talking about this week

Trader Joe's is in growth mode, adding 30 new locations that will push it past 600 stores nationally. The expansion-spanning California, Texas, New York, Oklahoma, and more-is a striking contrast to the wave of retail closures hitting other chains.
E-Commerce
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