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Today: May 21, 2026
Today: May 21, 2026

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Kroger plans price cuts as new CEO looks to regain shoppers

Kroger is preparing to cut prices on thousands of items as new CEO Greg Foran pushes to regain market share from rivals including Walmart, Costco and Aldi.

Kroger plans price cuts as new CEO looks to regain shoppers
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Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
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US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
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US weekly jobless claims fall; single-family housing starts tumble in April

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

US weekly jobless claims fall; single-family housing starts tumble in April
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India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
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America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again
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Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending
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Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
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Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
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Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone

The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone
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Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank
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The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again

The bond market is making noise again

The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
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New Zealand manufacturing expansion nearly stalls in April, survey shows

New Zealand's manufacturing index marginally expanded in April, but the sector's growth slowed to a six-month low as the conflict in the Middle East drove up costs and

New Zealand manufacturing expansion nearly stalls in April, survey shows
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Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; drag from rising inflation looms

U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to a sharp rise in inflation since

Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; drag from rising inflation looms
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US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March

U.S. business inventories increased by the most in nearly four years in March, boosted by stocks at wholesalers, government data showed on Thursday.

US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March
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Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows

Buyers in Britain's housing market stayed downbeat last month as the economic fallout from the Iran war and rising mortgage rates weighed on sentiment, a survey from the Royal

Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows
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Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday that the U.S. labor market looks "a bit better" than it did earlier this year, while the Iran war has worsened

Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says
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US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
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US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin

The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to

US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
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US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years
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Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults last year continued to rate their personal finances as being in reasonable shape, although they remained concerned about inflation

Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows
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Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says

U.S. cattle producers are making "spotty" efforts to rebuild the nation's diminished herd and supplies will remain tight, Tyson Foods Chief Financial

Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says
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Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict

Birkenstock shares slumped 13% on Wednesday after the sandal maker warned of rising second-half cost pressures from U.S. tariffs and the Middle East conflict, with

Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict
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Hot April producer price number adds to inflation worries

 U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April, posting their biggest gain since early 2022, the latest indication that inflation was accelerating amid the

Hot April producer price number adds to inflation worries