US straightens out supply chains after months of inflationary snarls
Costs are beginning to fall throughout US supply chains, easing inflationary pressures even as importers…
Share of Americans who go ‘cashless’ in typical week continues to grow
In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical…
Key facts about U.S. voter priorities ahead of the 2022 midterm elections
Voters cast ballots on the first day of in-person early voting at Desert Vista Community…
Democrats, Republicans agree banks and big companies aren’t good for country
The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations,…
UK consumers tighten belts before Christmas as cost of living bites
UK consumers are tightening their belts in the run-up to the festive period, according to…
For shopping, Americans turn to mobile phones while influencers become a factor
From ordering household items to purchasing the latest fashions, the internet has reshaped how, when…
Views of reparations for slavery in US vary widely by race and ethnicity
Discussions about atonement for the enslavement of Black Americans have a long history in the…
Job tenure for young workers has been mostly stable in recent decades
Today’s young adults have been on the job with their current employer about as long…
FirstFT: Renminbi hits 12-week high in China rally
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Europe urgently needs a new industrial master plan
The writer is executive director of the International Energy Agency This is a pivotal moment…