A woman takes a selfie with gods of fortune displayed outside a store selling prosperity items at a shopping mall, in Beijing, Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Markets

China’s economy slows as consumers tighten belts, U.S. tariff risks mount

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Money

Who wouldn’t like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists say

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
United States

U.S. producer inflation muted; labor market still tight

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Money

Companies’ cost inflation is slowing but shoppers may wait for lower prices

In this March 31, 2020 file photo, prices are seen on a gas pump in Brandon, Miss. U.S. consumer prices jumped 0.6% in July as gasoline prices continued to rise. The Labor Department reported Wednesday, Aug. 12, that the increase in its consumer price index matched a 0.6% rise in June. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Money

US consumer prices rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick

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