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U.S. Retail Sales Flat in October as Core Spending Jumps

A 0.8% surge in the core measure points to resilient goods demand despite higher living costs.

Treasurers Clash Over Economic Strategies as Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Election Debate

Greens Propose $10 Billion Plan to Make Public Schools Free and Support Families

Gov. Hochul Proposes $500 'Inflation Refund' Checks for New Yorkers

Kamala Harris Proposes Federal Ban on Price Gouging for Food