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Europe's largest economy is set to decline for the second year in a row

Germany's economy is set to contract by 0.2% in 2023, marking a second consecutive year of decline.

Are Distilleries the Next Great Cocktail Bars?

Distilleries are now opening craft-focused bars, blurring the lines between making spirits and making cocktails.
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Study: Greedflation Accounts for 53 Cents out of Every Dollar of Inflation Over Past 6 Months

Corporate greed and increased CEO pay have contributed to higher-than-necessary costs for American consumers and are a significant cause of inflation.
Since the start of the pandemic, corporate greed and profits accounted for close to one-third of all inflation, resulting in a phenomenon known as 'greedflation.'

Eggs, milk and other grocery prices fall as overall inflation eases

In April, grocery prices declined, easing inflation concerns with a smaller annual increase of 3.4%. Fed may consider interest rate cuts if inflation continues to moderate.

Study: Greedflation Accounts for 53 Cents out of Every Dollar of Inflation Over Past 6 Months

Corporate greed and increased CEO pay have contributed to higher-than-necessary costs for American consumers and are a significant cause of inflation.
Since the start of the pandemic, corporate greed and profits accounted for close to one-third of all inflation, resulting in a phenomenon known as 'greedflation.'

Eggs, milk and other grocery prices fall as overall inflation eases

In April, grocery prices declined, easing inflation concerns with a smaller annual increase of 3.4%. Fed may consider interest rate cuts if inflation continues to moderate.
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Why We're Spending So Much Money

Frictionless transactions enabled by fintech lead to increased spending without realizing it.
Record-high spending in the US despite inflation and economic warnings.

EU right to repair: Sellers will be liable for a year after products are fixed

Europe's right-to-repair rules will extend the liability period for vendors by 12 months after a repair is made.
Consumers will have a choice between repair and replacement of defective products during the liability period.

The Biggest 'Shrinkflation' Scandal Yet: Oreo Fans Think Cookies Have Less Filling

Consumers are suspicious that snack makers have tinkered with the creme ratio of Oreos.
A consumer experienced a broken Oreo cookie when attempting to dunk it in milk.

Port Colborne is Ontario's only fair trade town, among only a handful in Canada. Here's why it still matters | CBC News

Fair trade movement supports fair pay for workers in developing countries and gives consumers choices.

Do you regret that last purchase via social media? You're certainly not alone.

Consumers face financial challenges and mixed feelings about social media purchases.
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