As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack.

Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.

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The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season.

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