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Peso halts gains after breaking the 17.00-per-dollar barrier Peso halts gains after breaking the 17.00-per-dollar barrier
Economy News August 15, 2026

Peso halts gains after breaking the 17.00-per-dollar barrier

The Mexican peso closed steady after relinquishing earlier gains that had pushed ... more

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Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families
Economy News July 22, 2026

Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families

A new LendingTree survey suggests financial stress is changing consumer behavior, but ... more

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Tomatoes, Chiles, and Potatoes Become More Expensive in Mexico Tomatoes, Chiles, and Potatoes Become More Expensive in Mexico
Economy News May 11, 2026

Tomatoes, Chiles, and Potatoes Become More Expensive in Mexico

The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) presented a report today, ... more

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Costco raised prices due to tariffs. Now its customers are demanding refunds. Costco raised prices due to tariffs. Now its customers are demanding refunds.
Economy News March 20, 2026

Costco raised prices due to tariffs. Now its customers are demanding refunds.

Costco customers have joined a class-action lawsuit in the United States against ... more

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Musk Amasses $839 Billion to Top Forbes List; Slim Reaches $125 Billion Musk Amasses $839 Billion to Top Forbes List; Slim Reaches $125 Billion
Economy News March 13, 2026

Musk Amasses $839 Billion to Top Forbes List; Slim Reaches $125 Billion

On March 11, 2026, Forbes magazine published its annual ranking of the ... more

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Oil surpasses $100 a barrel; “It’s a small price to pay”: Trump Oil surpasses $100 a barrel; “It’s a small price to pay”: Trump
Economy News March 9, 2026

Oil surpasses $100 a barrel; “It’s a small price to pay”: Trump

The price of West Texas Intermediate crude rose 15 percent to $104.61 ... more

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Gentrification Is Gutting Roma and Condesa: 50% of Restaurants Don’t Survive Two Years Gentrification Is Gutting Roma and Condesa: 50% of Restaurants Don’t Survive Two Years
Economy News September 30, 2025

Gentrification Is Gutting Roma and Condesa: 50% of Restaurants Don’t Survive Two Years

Gentrification in Mexico City, beyond transforming daily life in its most emblematic ... more

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Mexico Kicks Chinese Footwear: Will Apply 25% Tariff on Foreign Shoes Mexico Kicks Chinese Footwear: Will Apply 25% Tariff on Foreign Shoes
Economy News August 28, 2025

Mexico Kicks Chinese Footwear: Will Apply 25% Tariff on Foreign Shoes

Mexico wants to "revive" its shoe industry, so the government will eliminate ... more

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Why Peru’s Beloved Inca Kola Triumphed Over Coca-Cola Why Peru’s Beloved Inca Kola Triumphed Over Coca-Cola
Culture August 3, 2025

Why Peru’s Beloved Inca Kola Triumphed Over Coca-Cola

There are few countries in the world where Coca-Cola isn't the most ... more

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A new tax on Mexican tomatoes just kicked in — and Americans might feel it soon A new tax on Mexican tomatoes just kicked in — and Americans might feel it soon
Economy News July 15, 2025

A new tax on Mexican tomatoes just kicked in — and Americans might feel it soon

President Donald Trump has showered tariff threats on dozens of countries around ... more

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Donald Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on Mexico and the European Union Starting August 1 Donald Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on Mexico and the European Union Starting August 1
Economy News July 12, 2025

Donald Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on Mexico and the European Union Starting August 1

US President Donald Trump announced this Saturday the imposition of 30% tariffs ... more

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Topo Chico recalled from Costco and other retailers due to possible contamination Topo Chico recalled from Costco and other retailers due to possible contamination
Economy News June 5, 2025

Topo Chico recalled from Costco and other retailers due to possible contamination

Concern that some Topo Chico bottles may contain more than just minerals ... more

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Trump lashes out at Walmart for raising prices following tariff policy Trump lashes out at Walmart for raising prices following tariff policy
Economy News May 19, 2025

Trump lashes out at Walmart for raising prices following tariff policy

President Donald Trump harshly criticized Walmart for announcing that it will raise ... more

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Economy in trouble? Apparently not when it comes to Mother’s Day Economy in trouble? Apparently not when it comes to Mother’s Day
Culture May 9, 2025

Economy in trouble? Apparently not when it comes to Mother’s Day

This year, Mother's Day falls on May 11. In 1914, Congress passed ... more

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White House slapping 21% tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico White House slapping 21% tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico
Economy News May 5, 2025

White House slapping 21% tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico

Guacamole lovers can breathe a sigh of relief as tariffs have been ... more

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What’s the Average Housing Price in Mexico? What’s the Average Housing Price in Mexico?
Economy News May 4, 2025

What’s the Average Housing Price in Mexico?

During 2024, housing prices in Mexico continued their upward trend, although at ... more

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Why did the Mexican peso appreciate in April? These were the factors Why did the Mexican peso appreciate in April? These were the factors
Economy News May 1, 2025

Why did the Mexican peso appreciate in April? These were the factors

During April, the peso appreciated 4.17%, equivalent to 85.4 cents, and closed ... more

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Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion
Economy News April 24, 2025

Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” ... more

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Electric Dreams or Economic Nightmares? Honda’s Exit Rattles Allies Electric Dreams or Economic Nightmares? Honda’s Exit Rattles Allies
Economy News April 15, 2025

Electric Dreams or Economic Nightmares? Honda’s Exit Rattles Allies

With billions in EV investments hanging in the balance, Honda’s move reignites ... more

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