The New York Times – Travel:
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting to fill planes.
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Holiday Retail Sales Are Expected to Increase, but at a Slower Pace
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Spending in that crucial period is predicted to rise 3 to 4 percent from last year, as the economy cools and demand normalizes.
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Halloween Shoppers Not Spooked as Economic Slowdown Remains Elusive
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
From apple picking to skeleton cows, early seasonal spending seems solid. It’s the latest sign that Federal Reserve policy to combat inflation hasn’t tanked growth.
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America’s Foreign Vacations Tell Us Something About the U.S. Economy
The New York Times – Travel:
Prices are high, but Americans are opening their wallets for international flights and hotels. It’s the latest evidence of consumer resilience.
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Airfare Prices Fall, Helping Bring Down Overall Inflation
The New York Times – Travel:
Ticket prices are subject to several idiosyncratic factors, but they have eased markedly since last summer’s surge in demand.
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Is Beyoncé Linked to Sweden’s Inflation? An Economist Says So.
The New York Times – Music:
As fans from around the world spent money to witness the kick off of the star’s tour in Sweden, they may have caused the country’s inflation rate to stay higher than expected.
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How Engagement Rings Explain What’s Happening in the Economy
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t helped.