A severe drought is affecting the Panama Canal. That’s not a good sign for supply chains — or your holiday shopping | CNN Business

Minneapolis CNN  —  Panama is about halfway through its rainy season right now, and one of…

Does the Fed have the labor market all wrong? | CNN Business

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Retail sales continued to fall in December as shoppers battled inflation | CNN Business

Minneapolis CNN  —  It was a ho-hum end to 2022 for spending in America. US retail…

Macy’s says its holiday sales will be lower, citing inflation pressures | CNN Business

New York CNN  —  Turns out inflation may have put a damper on the holidays. Macy’s…

The hottest holiday gift is a massive, half pound Fruit Loop | CNN Business

CNN  —  Just in time for the holidays, artist collective MSCHF is releasing its newest playful…

Online Black Friday sales set a new record | CNN Business

New York CNN Business  —  Online Black Friday sales in the United States topped a record-breaking…

In Britain, nearly 200,000 workers are striking on Black Friday | CNN Business

London CNN Business  —  Britain’s cost-of-living crisis is already taking the shine off Black Friday. Now,…

Consumers continue to lack confidence in the US economy ahead of holiday shopping season | CNN Business

Minneapolis CNN Business  —  Heading into the all-important holiday shopping season, American consumers still aren’t feeling…

All eyes on the consumer ahead of Black Friday and the holidays | CNN Business

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Holiday sales expected to increase this year, but shoppers will lean on savings and credit to afford gifts | CNN Business

New York CNNBusiness  —  Families may not skimp on holiday gifts for their loved ones this…