‘Funflation’ hits home: Why staying in isn’t the cost-saver it used to be
For decades, video games have been a go-to hobby for Alyx Green. But in recent years, Green has felt priced
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Economy
India’s inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, exceeding forecasts
NEW DELHI, INDIA – JULY 9: People are seen crossing a waterlogged road after the heavy rainfall at Gazipur Sabzi
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China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises to near 4-year
A container ship is berthed at the container terminal in Qingdao, China’s eastern Shandong province on June 25, 2026. –
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Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics
The European Central Bank’s Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as
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Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside
A now hiring sign is posted in the window of a Chipotle restaurant on June 5, 2026 in Los Angeles,
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U.S. job creation cools in June with payrolls growth of just 57,000; unemployment rate at
The U.S. economy saw job creation cool sharply heading into the summer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. Nonfarm
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Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can’t quit Chinese air conditioners
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 24: Pedestrians use umbrellas to shield from the sun as record-breaking high temperatures continue in Paris
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World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates
The June jobs report on Thursday could be more robust than expected due to a strong kick from the World
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Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports
Companies added slightly fewer workers than expected in June, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors, ADP reported Wednesday. Private
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North Sea oil and renewables: The UK’s next PM faces a defining energy policy decision
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s likely successor, Andy Burnham, could face an immediate test in office: whether to expand drilling
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