Signs of Distress As Middle-Class Shoppers Cut Back
Home Depot just became the latest major retailer to warn that the slowdown in consumer spending is spreading.…
New home construction dropped 17% in October, says CMHC
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California’s accomplishments in green energy should be celebrated
Nov. 18, 2025 6 AM PT To the editor: Thank you for the uplifting article about California having…
Trump’s focus on race backfires as voters punish economic failings | US economy
Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign strategy leaned heavily on two sources of grievance among the Maga base. The first…
More Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Month Than Expected
Topline The number of Americans who filed for unemployment rose more than expected from mid-September to mid-October, according…
Uncommon Knowledge: What Auto Loans Say About the Trump Economy
On a chill October night in Virginia, a Wall Street Journal reporter rode shotgun with a repo crew…
How to save money in Massachusetts: reader tips
Thanks for sharing those tips, and in that same spirit, here are a few more ideas presented by…
‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ Affordability crisis rattles mom-and-pop shops
New York — Surging import costs. Mounting payroll and healthcare expenses. A shortage of affordable loans. And a…
Trump rolls back tariffs on 200+ foods; shoppers, businesses see little immediate relief
Food retailers say months of higher-cost inventory will likely delay any impact on consumer prices. PORTLAND, Oregon —…
US warns others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks, but it is biggest recipient
WASHINGTON — For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling…