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BNPL for Groceries Drives Up Prices for All Consumers, Study Finds
A growing number of Americans are using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services for essential purchases like groceries, a trend that economists warn could lead to higher prices for all consumers. Retailers, facing merchant f…
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Women outnumber men in US jobs but face persistent pay gap
Women now hold more payroll jobs in the U.S. than men, a trend that has emerged without a recession and is expected to be long-term. Despite this numerical advantage, women continue to earn significantly less than men, …
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Women now outnumber men in US workforce as stay-at-home boyfriend trend grows
For the first time in early 2026, women have outnumbered men in the U.S. workforce, a trend that economists believe is more permanent than previous instances. This shift is characterized by a decline in male labor force…
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Nearly half of young adults live at home, receiving financial aid: Fed survey
A recent Federal Reserve survey indicates a significant increase in young adults living with their parents, with 49% of those aged 18-29 residing at home, a substantial rise from previous years. This trend, coupled with…
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US labor participation hits 50-year low due to worker shortage
The U.S. labor force participation rate has dropped to 61.5%, its lowest point in 50 years outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. Economists attribute this decline not to widespread discouragement, but to a fundamental short…
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Fed Chair Warsh signals strong commitment to price stability
Kevin Warsh, in his first Federal Reserve policy statement as chair, included a single, unqualified sentence stating, "The Committee will deliver price stability." This statement, according to economist Laura Ullrich, s…
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Fed's Barkin warns of persistent inflation, sees tentative relief signs
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin has expressed concern over the current high inflation rates, noting that the personal consumption expenditures index has risen significantly. While acknowledging som…
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US consumer sentiment hits record low amid inflation squeeze
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has reached an all-time low, with the latest University of Michigan reading at 49.8. Economists like Heather Long of Navy Federal Credit Union believe this reflects a real financial squeez…