In an Uncertain Economy, McDonald’s Sees Spending Decline
The burger giant, a much-watch barometer for consumer sentiment, reported lower revenue in the first quarter.
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As a Tariff Loophole Closes, Sellers Who Import From China Brace for Chaos
Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.
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U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter as Trump Tariffs Loomed
Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown.
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Starbucks Profit Drops, but Leaders Say Turnaround Is Working
Profit fell 50 percent in the quarter, and the company said one reason was its hiring of additional workers to help its turnaround strategy.