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Japan recession fears and weak consumer demand weigh on rate hike bets, while US labor data could shift Fed stance and impact ...

With shares down more than half from an all-time high of $248 reached in 2022, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is a fallen star ...

So far, 2025 hasn’t been kind to the US dollar, which has fallen in value over the first few months. Uncertainties regarding ...

People are spending more at Dollar General. In part, that's thanks to shoppers trading down from more expensive stores.

But he sees more immediate potential knock-on effects as the dollar weakens — mainly, a recession by the end of 2025. Weaker demand for US Treasurys could lead to problems for government funding.

Higher rates will continue to make the dollar an attractive asset, while a recession will increase its appeal as a safe-haven currency. The relentless rally by the U.S. Dollar in 2022 devastated ...

Stock markets and the dollar rise as the latest official figures do nothing to ramp up fears that the world's largest economy is staring down the barrel of recession.

Recessionary periods can also lead to income disruptions and budget strains, causing more people to turn to their savings to ...