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Widespread lockdowns and mass quarantines in China has had far-reaching consequences for the global economy.

Central bank officials are watching closely for signs that the economy is running hot, stoking inflation, and strong spending in June could push them closer to a bigger interest rate increase.

The company is passing higher prices for soda and potato chips on to consumers, for now, but there are “plenty of unknowns” about how they will react in the future, it said.

As the Federal Reserve battles rapid inflation, officials are likely to stay on an aggressive path even as signs of economic cooling emerge.

As summer trips beckon, some are traveling less, at least by car. And those candy bars at the convenience store may find fewer takers.

Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, fell for the first time this year.

After the latest monthly consumer data, some analysts expect a second straight quarter of decline in the U.S. gross domestic product.

Brands and retailers are shifting away from the clipped newspaper discounts, and the digital version hasn’t grown fast enough to catch up.

Unlocking value and driving valuable growth is a desirable trait among most marketers, but doing so proves tricky. Chris Attewell, chief executive officer at Search Laboratory, explains how to do this more effortlessly.

Revised first-quarter figures show spending rose only 0.5 percent, a slowdown from the 0.6 percent growth recorded in the final quarter of 2021.