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Consumers are already making financial changes in response to tariffs. Here’s what experts say to prioritize

The Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesEven as a pause on...

Finance

Walmart’s worst week since 2022: Retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong

Walmart stock may be a steal.Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon contends the retailer's stock sell-off tied to a slowing profit growth forecast and tariff...

Finance

Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here’s why

At the national level, the middle class is typically defined as households that earn between two-thirds and double the household median income. Based on...

Marketing

Gold holds steady as investors focus on US economic data

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as investors looked forward to a slew of U.S. economic data for clues about the Federal Reserve's interest...

Finance

Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon

Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart.Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer's latest beat on quarterly results, former Walmart...