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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices. But company executives and retail analysts say many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where. The behavior changes...
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Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up
By Nicholas P. Brown and Juveria Tabassum
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 (Reuters News) – Walmart has added Subway meals to its fast-delivery service, making meals from the sandwich chain available to customers through its app, as the retailer expands its e-commerce...
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Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers.
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.48% from 6.53% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average...
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