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Economy
US consumer spending squeeze grows as tax refunds fade
US consumer spending squeeze is set to deepen as tax refunds run out, gas stays above $4.50 a gallon and lower-income households lean on credit.
By Helena Brandt
Economy
The quiet tariff-refund race eases cost pressure
Tariff refunds are giving US companies a quiet margin boost, slowing some price hikes even as executives avoid advertising the windfall.
By Helena Brandt
Earnings
Target (TGT) earnings: 4% sales outlook tests rebound
Target earnings showed 5.6 per cent comparable-sales growth and a 4 per cent sales outlook, sharpening the market's read on shoppers and the turnaround.
By Sloane Carrington
Analysis
Nvidia and retail earnings will test the AI rally's limits
This week's Nvidia and retail earnings will show whether AI spending can keep carrying stocks as inflation and renewed Fed fears start to hit consumers.
By Sloane Carrington
