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An Inflation Test Looms Over the Economy and the Election

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An Inflation Test Looms Over the Economy and the Election

The pivotal Consumer Price Index report is set to be published on Wednesday as the window for interest-rate cuts before November is closing.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

China’s Bullet Trains Are Raising Ticket Prices

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China’s Bullet Trains Are Raising Ticket Prices

The rare move by operators of the national rail network comes as part of a broader push in China to stem losses at subsidized public services.

By Keith Bradsher

Why Companies Are Nervous About the Consumer

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Why Companies Are Nervous About the Consumer

On earnings calls, dozens of corporate executives have cited a slowdown in spending to explain why sales are slipping.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

Why Your Chocolate Fix Is About to Get More Expensive

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Why Your Chocolate Fix Is About to Get More Expensive

Cocoa prices are going nuts, after a crop failure in West Africa was followed by a rush of investor speculation.

By J. Edward Moreno