US Black Friday Sales Up 3.4% Despite Earlier Holiday Discounts
US Black Friday retail sales increased by 3.4% year-over-year, with online sales surging 14.6% while in-store sales grew less than 1%, driven by strategic consumer spending despite earlier-than-usual holiday discounts; online sales reached $10.8 billion, exceeding the $9.8 billion from 2023.
US Black Friday Sales Up 3.4% Despite Earlier Holiday Discounts
US Black Friday retail sales increased by 3.4% year-over-year, with online sales surging 14.6% while in-store sales grew less than 1%, driven by strategic consumer spending despite earlier-than-usual holiday discounts; online sales reached $10.8 billion, exceeding the $9.8 billion from 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Agenda and Bond Vigilantes
Analysis of the potential challenges President Trump's economic agenda might face from bond vigilantes, investors who can influence government policy through actions in the bond market.
Trump's Economic Agenda and Bond Vigilantes
Analysis of the potential challenges President Trump's economic agenda might face from bond vigilantes, investors who can influence government policy through actions in the bond market.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security's Uncertain Future
This article analyzes the financial health of the US Social Security system, highlighting concerns about a future revenue shortfall and its potential impact on retirees and those approaching retirement.
Social Security's Uncertain Future
This article analyzes the financial health of the US Social Security system, highlighting concerns about a future revenue shortfall and its potential impact on retirees and those approaching retirement.
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36% Bias Score
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, a major US budget airline, has filed for bankruptcy protection due to financial woes exacerbated by the pandemic and a failed merger.
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, a major US budget airline, has filed for bankruptcy protection due to financial woes exacerbated by the pandemic and a failed merger.
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies: A Risky Gamble?
Analysis of Donald Trump's economic policies and their potential impact on the US economy, using the Groucho Marx analogy.
Trump's Economic Policies: A Risky Gamble?
Analysis of Donald Trump's economic policies and their potential impact on the US economy, using the Groucho Marx analogy.
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Dollar Falls 0.70% on Bessent Nomination, Weak Economic Data
The dollar index fell 0.70% on Monday due to the nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, weaker-than-expected economic data, and a record high S&P 500; the Euro rose 0.84%, while the Yen fell 0.44%, and precious metals declined sharply.
Dollar Falls 0.70% on Bessent Nomination, Weak Economic Data
The dollar index fell 0.70% on Monday due to the nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, weaker-than-expected economic data, and a record high S&P 500; the Euro rose 0.84%, while the Yen fell 0.44%, and precious metals declined sharply.
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36% Bias Score
Social Security's Uncertain Future
Concerns about Social Security's financial future and its impact on American retirees are discussed. The article explores the program's projected revenue shortfall, the reliance on its benefits, and the uncertainty surrounding potential government action.
Social Security's Uncertain Future
Concerns about Social Security's financial future and its impact on American retirees are discussed. The article explores the program's projected revenue shortfall, the reliance on its benefits, and the uncertainty surrounding potential government action.
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36% Bias Score
Social Security's Uncertain Future
This article discusses the concerns surrounding the future of Social Security in the US, emphasizing its importance for retirees and the potential implications of its projected revenue shortfall.
Social Security's Uncertain Future
This article discusses the concerns surrounding the future of Social Security in the US, emphasizing its importance for retirees and the potential implications of its projected revenue shortfall.
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20% Bias Score
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, a major US budget airline, files for bankruptcy protection, citing financial losses and debt challenges.
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, a major US budget airline, files for bankruptcy protection, citing financial losses and debt challenges.
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24% Bias Score
US Inflation Remains High Despite Easing Trend
Analysis of latest US inflation data, voter sentiment, and potential impacts of Trump's economic policies.
US Inflation Remains High Despite Easing Trend
Analysis of latest US inflation data, voter sentiment, and potential impacts of Trump's economic policies.
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40% Bias Score
Inflation's Impact on US Elections
High inflation significantly impacted the US economy and the 2024 presidential elections, causing sticker shock despite economic recovery signs and creating a disconnect between public perception and official data.
Inflation's Impact on US Elections
High inflation significantly impacted the US economy and the 2024 presidential elections, causing sticker shock despite economic recovery signs and creating a disconnect between public perception and official data.
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