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When the Mexican War ended in 1848, the United States gained a large portion of land — including…
Why inflation may depend on the spending habits of the rich
The U.S. economy is increasingly characterized by a split between its affluent spenders and the struggling rest, a…
Walmart Looks to Win Over Inflation-Weary Americans With Thousands of Price Cuts
Walmart’s Tuesday gains pushed the stock back into positive territory for the year.Credit: Scott Olson / Getty Images…
Metro-area unemployment edges up to 1.8 percent
July 7, 2026 The unemployment rate in the Sioux Falls metro area ticked up to 1.8 percent in…
The baby boomer business transfer is coming
John and Dave Zavoral spend a lot of time together. For one, John is Dave’s uncle, so there…
How Hong Kong is fighting to redefine its future with an institutional moat, wealth surge
For decades, warnings of Hong Kong’s terminal decline have arrived in periodic waves. When Stephen Roach, the former…
Live: Reserve Bank faces tough OCR call, with economists split on a hike – Stuff
Live: Reserve Bank faces tough OCR call, with economists split on a hike StuffNew Zealand Raises Key Rate to…
New car payments reach an all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued…
NY Fed survey reports rising near-term inflation expectations in June
By Michael S. Derby July 7 (Reuters) – Americans grew more concerned about near-term inflation pressures in June…
Will the housing market crash in 2026? What the numbers say
A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for or an…
China’s market regulator intensifies crackdown on ‘involutionary’ competition
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Photo: VCG China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has stepped up…
US oil production and consumption trends in 6 charts
A Marathon Petroleum Corporation oil refinery in Carson, California, on March 10, 2026. (David McNew/Getty Images) The military…