The November positions report and the Fed subject most to markets in the 7 days ahead

The November positions report and the Fed subject most to markets in the 7 days ahead




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Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in U.S. tariff talks
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Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in U.S. tariff talks

Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s economic revitalization minster, speaks to members of the media at the Japanese embassy in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with U.S. officials aimed at ending tariffs that are hurting Japan’s economy, […]

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Spirit makers face a sobering cocktail of challenges — from tariffs to teetotalers
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Spirit makers face a sobering cocktail of challenges — from tariffs to teetotalers

Various whiskey bottles on shelves in a bar. Hiob | Istock | Getty Images Global spirit makers are staring down a sobering cocktail of challenges as tariffs and brand boycotts threaten to exacerbate wider shifts in drinking habits. French cognac maker Rémy Cointreau on Wednesday became the latest spirits maker, following Diageo and Pernod Ricard, to […]

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Walmart chases new and younger customers as tariffs rattle shoppers
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Walmart chases new and younger customers as tariffs rattle shoppers

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — As tariffs drive prices higher, Walmart unveiled its latest efforts to woo new and younger shoppers — including a fresh advertising campaign, a clothing brand designed for tweens and drone deliveries in more cities. The moves, which the retail giant’s leaders announced this week, illustrate how the discounter sees opportunities to grow […]

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