Consumer Behavior – Page 44

What Retail Sales and Other Data Say About China’s Economy

Consumers are spending a little more, but apartment prices and the pace of construction keep falling.

By Keith Bradsher

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Inflation speeds up as gas prices climb, and some details could keep the Fed wary.

The Federal Reserve is likely to closely parse the inflation report released Wednesday, the last major data point before its Sept. 20 rate decision.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles

The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.

By Jack Ewing and Ben Dooley

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Powered by A.I., Company Aims to Make Selling Easier for Retailers

Lily AI matches online shoppers to the merchandise they’re looking for based on colloquial search terms, a welcome change for companies like Bloomingdale’s.

By Teri Agins