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Economists fear US inflation data less reliable
speed read The Labor Department is collecting less data for its consumer price index due to staffing shortages
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Selling sex: why investors are wary of OnlyFans despite record profits
In The Spotlight The platform that revolutionised pornography is for sale – but its value is limited unless it can diversify
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Pocket change: The demise of the penny
Feature The penny is being phased out as the Treasury plans to halt production by 2026
By The Week US Published
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Is the EU funding Russia more than Ukraine?
The Explainer EU remains largest importer of Russian fossil fuels despite sanctions aimed at crippling Kremlin's war effort
By The Week UK Published
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'Wrench attacks' are targeting wealthy crypto moguls
The Explainer The attacks are named for physical coercion that can be used to gain crypto passwords
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump is trying to jump-start US manufacturing. Is it worth it?
Today's Big Question The jobs are good. The workers may not be there.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Labubu: the 'creepy' dolls sparking brawls in the shops
In the Spotlight Craze for the pint-sized soft toys has reached fever pitch among devotees
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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'These businesses have appealed to generations'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Japanese salarymen with a side hustle as cheerleaders
Under The Radar 'Suited and booted' Cheer Re-Man's cheer squad are 'injecting high-flying excitement' into Japan's business world
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What is the dollar's future after Moody's downgrade?
Today's Big Question Trump trade wars and growing debt have investors looking elsewhere
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Grocery stores under fire for overcharging allegations during cost of living crisis
The Explainer A recent investigation has put the spotlight on Kroger, but it is not the only chain being pinpointed
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK-US trade deal: what was agreed?
In Depth Keir Starmer's calm handling of Donald Trump paid off, but deal remains more of a 'damage limitation exercise' than 'an unbridled triumph'
By The Week UK Published
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Tariffs were supposed to drive inflation. Why hasn't that happened?
Talking Points Businesses' planning ahead helped. But uncertainty still looms.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Crypto firm Coinbase hacked, faces SEC scrutiny
Speed Read The Securities and Exchange Commission has also been investigating whether Coinbase misstated its user numbers in past disclosures
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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