Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week
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Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees
The New York Times – Travel:Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up.
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Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
The New York Times – Business:Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if personal balance sheets seemed healthy.
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
The New York Times – Business:Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
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Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The New York Times – Travel:The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
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How to Find the Best Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond
The New York Times – Travel:Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility.
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How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
The New York Times – Business:Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
The New York Times – Business:Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
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Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs
The New York Times – Business:This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.
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July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year
The New York Times – Business:The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation
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Gone in 20 Minutes: Half-Off Sushi Draws Throngs to New York’s Japanese Markets
The New York Times – Business:At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on items like sushi are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.