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February 14, 2026

economy

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Consumer spending up; shoppers, experts cautious over economy

March 22, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Consumer spending up; shoppers, experts cautious over economy

A shopper passes by a display of large-screen televisions in a Costco warehouse in February. (David Zalubowski / AP Photo)  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after […]

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Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year with ‘no sign of recession,’ claims Powell

February 7, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year with ‘no sign of recession,’ claims Powell

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference about the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell said […]

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Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays, taking a cue from their customers

November 10, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off on Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays, taking a cue from their customers

Blackhawk Hardware employee Palma Gonyea stocks holiday products at the retail store, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Entertaining during the holidays is back this year, and the store is seeing an influx of […]

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A summer job: Good for the teenage soul and wallet

June 18, 2022 The North State Journal Comments Off on A summer job: Good for the teenage soul and wallet

A sign advertises for help at The Goldenrod, a popular restaurant and candy shop, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in York Beach, Maine. It’s a hot job market right now, and that extends to the youngest […]

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CVS Health to close hundreds of drugstores over next 3 years

November 26, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on CVS Health to close hundreds of drugstores over next 3 years

Vehicles are parked in front of a CVS Pharmacy in Mount Lebanon, Pa., on Monday May 3, 2021. CVS Health will close hundreds of drugstores over the next three years, as the retail giant adjusts […]

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DOWD: What is the end game for leftist democrats?

November 10, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on DOWD: What is the end game for leftist democrats?

President Joe Biden walks in a basement hallway of the Capitol to meet with House Democrats, on Capitol Hill Washington, Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) The outlook in America right now is grim. […]

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‘As seen on TikTok’ is the new ‘As seen on TV’

October 16, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on ‘As seen on TikTok’ is the new ‘As seen on TV’

A column of candy, left, featured in TikTok videos is displayed at It’Sugar candy store, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, on the Upper East Side of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK — Near the […]

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US trade deficit hits record $73.3 billion in August

October 5, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on US trade deficit hits record $73.3 billion in August

Ship to shore cranes work the container ship CMA CGM Laperouse at the Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Savannah, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga. The U.S. trade deficit increased to a record $73.3 […]

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US producer prices jump an unprecedented 8.3% in August

September 10, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on US producer prices jump an unprecedented 8.3% in August

FILE – In this March 24, 2021 file photo, mid-sized pickup trucks and full-size vans are seen in a parking lot outside a General Motors assembly plant where they are produced in Wentzville, Mo. The […]

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Fed’s Powell: There’s no returning to pre-pandemic economy

August 19, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on Fed’s Powell: There’s no returning to pre-pandemic economy

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell testifies before Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing to examine the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress, Thursday, July 15, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (AP […]

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