After chicken, consumers are buying more beef, while pork, turkey and soy products remain flat.
Category: Consumer Behavior
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Pick Another Protein? Americans Still Want Beef, Despite the Price.
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High Prices Haunt Trump and the GOP on Eve of the Midterms
The New York Times – Business:A backlash over high prices helped Republicans capture a majority in 2024. Now, it may be the source of the party’s own undoing.
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U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter
The New York Times – Business:Spending by A.I. companies and consumers powered gross domestic product growth in the third quarter. The economy grew 3.4 percent, the fastest pace in a year.
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The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.
The New York Times – Business:Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.
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The Long Life of the ‘Snacking Occasion’
The New York Times – Business:As eating habits shift, the food industry is promoting any opportunity to nibble.
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They Lost Weight on GLP-1s. Shopping For New Clothes Was Another Journey
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:These GLP-1 users knew they would eventually have to buy new clothing. Many did not expect that the retail experience would elicit an identity crisis.
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3 Charts That Explain the Economy as Voters Head to the Polls
The New York Times – Business:Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.
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Shifting Eating Habits Push PepsiCo to Weigh Options, Including a Split
The New York Times – Business:The beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to grow its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.
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Can Bergdorf Goodman Return to Its Golden Age?
The New York Times – Business:Bergdorf Goodman, which has survived two bankruptcies in six years, is getting back to its white-glove origins.
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These Taste Testers Have Four Legs and Picky Palates
The New York Times – Business:Global pet food makers chasing a growing market are pouring big money into studying the taste buds of dogs and cats.
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High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.
The New York Times – Business:Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.
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Pay Advance Apps May Be Costlier Than Workers Think
The New York Times – Business:The loans tide borrowers over until their next paycheck. The apps offer no-cost options, but most users end up paying high fees, a report finds.