A last-minute surge in spending helped many major retailers report better-than-expected sales in December, a relief for stores that make up to 40 percent of annual revenue during the holiday period.
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- US new vehicle sales set to rise 7.3% in December, report says
U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to rise 7.3% in December, aided by deeper discounts from automakers and dealers, industry consultants J.D. Power and GlobalData said in a joint report on Thursday.
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U.S. stock futures were trading higher after the Nasdaq 100 extended its relentless climb last week, nearing the 22,000-point milestone.
12/15/2024 - 9:24 pm | View Link - Wall St set for higher open as inflation data cements December rate-cut hopes
Wall Street's main indexes were set for a higher open on Wednesday after an in-line inflation reading kept intact bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates later this month. A Labor ...
12/11/2024 - 9:57 am | View Link - CPI Inflation report builds on case for December Fed interest rate cut
U.S. inflation ticked higher in November while core price pressures held at multiyear lows, potentially completing the picture for the Federal Reserve's end-of-year interest-rate decision next week.
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