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Dow slips, small stocks rally amid mixed signals on economy

Bond yields rise in the U.S. and Japan, and new data showed an unexpected drop in weekly American jobless claims. Read More

Consumer Cos Down Amid Mixed Economic Signals -- Consumer Roundup

Consumer companies declined amid mixed economic and earnings signals. Grocery store chain Kroger swung to a fiscal third-quarter loss as expenses increased, though the company said it continues to ... Read More

Grand Rapids economy faces mixed signals as businesses adapt to new challenges

Local business leaders report sales growth but a decline in hiring as tariffs and regulatory issues create uncertainty. Read More

Volatile markets face mixed economic signals | Morning in America

Real earnings data is due Friday, following a strong September jobs report and a volatile week for the markets. The latest numbers paint a mixed picture: Strong hiring in some sectors, but worrying ... Read More

A 'K-shaped' economy has investors on edge. BofA says it may hold up.

Wall Street is warning about a widening K-shaped economy, but Bank of America says the divide may be less destabilizing than feared. Read More

Economic picture murky because of mixed signals from state, regional, national levels

Mixed signals from the state, regional, and national levels is creating an opaque economic picture. Read More

AI has pushed the stock market to record highs. Why the economy could drag it down.

AI has pushed the stock market to record highs. Why the economy could drag it down. Investors are getting mixed messages on health of the U.S. economy, leaving stocks in limbo ahead of next week’s ... Read More

Mixed job market signals point to confused economy

Unemployment, job turnover, and unemployment benefit applications are low. Employers in many industries are in low-hire, low-fire mode. Read More

Reading mixed signals in a fragile economy

Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week, but the decision was far from unanimous. Two members of the Federal Open Market Committee dissented, an unusual occurrence that reveals deep disagreement ... Read More

Everyday Economics: Rate cut debate: Reading mixed signals in a fragile economy

(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week, but the decision was far from unanimous. Two members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) dissented – an unusual ... Read More

American Airlines Plans 50% Premium Seat Increase on Long-Haul as Luxury Demand Holds Strong

American Airlines is betting big on high-paying travelers, with plans to increase premium seating by 30% across its fleet by the end of the decade, and by American Airlines will increase premium ... Read More