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The economy is chugging along, but consumers are uneasy

The economy is chugging along, but consumers are uneasy

Consumers report feeling increasingly glum about the economy. Still, data suggests there has been no significant slowdown in their spending habits. The conflicting trends have made for an increasingly difficult landscape for the Federal Reserve to navigate as it meets Tuesday and Wednesday to decide where to set its key interest rate. Investors say a rate cut is virtually guaranteed …

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The Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Deal Could Get Train Stocks Chugging Again. Picking Winners. – Barron's

The Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Deal Could Get Train Stocks Chugging Again. Picking Winners.  Barron’s Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Railroad Deal  The New York Times Rail deal will open new markets for top US container port  FreightWaves Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad  Union Pacific Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to …

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