Sep 27, 2023

An end-of-summer consumer bum-out

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Consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in September, according to The Conference Board. What gives?

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Inside the antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

by Nova Safo

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states are suing Amazon, claiming it unfairly uses its reach to bully merchants and manipulate prices, something the retail giant denies.

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Conference Board reports fall in consumer confidence

by Mitchell Hartman

Sep 27, 2023

The nonprofit business research group found that consumers think a recession is on the way, as the economy faces challenges ahead.

One thing consumers are worried about, and think could signal an oncoming recession, is high food prices.

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A look at India's premium motorcycle business boom

The MotoGP Grand Prix of India debuted last week. The growing popularity of motorcycles in the country is sparking increased demand for high-end motorcycles. The BBC’s Archana Shukla reports.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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