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Personal Finance

After a Pandemic High, Consumers are Coming Down with No Buy 2025

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It’s the new sensation that’s sweeping the nation, and it doesn’t cost you a penny. Frugal consumers are giving up non-essential purchases.

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International Economics

With Dollar Reserves Running Out and Ratings Downgrades, Maldives Stares at a Crisis

Fitch Ratings downgraded the debt of the Maldives for the second time in just over two months, suggesting it’s likely to default on bonds.

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