Good news for inflation hawks

An economic indicator the Federal Reserve favors as an inflation gauge rose less than expected in August, showing that the central bank's fight against higher prices is making progressThe personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 0.1% for the month, lower than the expected 0.2% gain...

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Obesity, diabetes drug ad spending hit nearly $500 million: report

A view of a plastic model of a stomach during an interview with Doctor Thomas Horbach, specialist in surgery, visceral surgery and nutritional medicine on Novo Nordisk, which will start selling its hugely popular obesity drug Wegovy in Germany later this month, in Munich, Germany, July 17, 2023.Christine Uyanik...

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Automakers grow frustrated as new deadline looms

Striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) picket outside the GM's Willow Run Distribution Center, in Bellville, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., September 26, 2023.Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersDETROIT – Tensions are rising and accusations are flying between the Detroit automakers and United Auto Workers, as the union threatens to...

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