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Diesel Price Surge Could Raise Grocery and Clothing Costs
Soaring diesel prices are pushing up the cost of everyday goods. Here's what households could pay more for.
China's Industrial Profit Growth Hits 2024 Low at 4.2% in August
China recorded its weakest industrial profit growth of the year in August, raising pressure on Beijing to deploy stronger economic stimulus.
US and China Strike $30B Tariff Cut, Open AI Talks at Xi Summit
Beijing and Washington agreed to slash $30 billion in reciprocal tariffs and launch new AI dialogue during Xi Jinping's US visit.
High Interest Rates Hit Young, Low-Income Households Hardest
Rising rates drive up borrowing costs and boost savings returns, but experts warn the burden falls unevenly across income levels and age groups.
German CDU Suffers Local Election Blow, Threatening Growth Reforms
Voters are shifting left and far-right in Germany, rattling the ruling CDU and raising alarms over the country's pro-growth economic agenda.
Record Diesel Prices Hit Transport, Threaten Broader Economy
Diesel costs have surged to record highs, hammering trucking and rail sectors first — with wider economic pain likely if energy prices hold.
Ranking Every US State for Business Over 20 Years of Data
CNBC's two-decade Top States for Business study reveals which states consistently lead and which perennially lag in economic competitiveness.
Harvard Happiness Expert: Community Is Missing From the American Dream
Only 35% of U.S. adults link the American Dream to community, but experts warn that without it, human flourishing is impossible.