Plus, your grocery bill explained
| |  | | July 21, 2025 | | | | | | | | Tariffs Put Spotlight on 'Shrinkflation' and 'Skimpflation' | By Al Lewis
A jug of laundry detergent suddenly has 12 fewer ounces, but still apparently covers us for the same 100 washes. Or a roll-on deodorant comes in its same tall cartridge, but contains about 9% less actual deodorant. As tariffs threaten to reignite inflation, it's not just about higher prices at the checkout. Consumers could see another round of what's known as "shrinkflation" (smaller size, same price) and its sneakier cousin, "skimpflation" (same size, shoddier quality), experts say. | | | | | | | | | | Your Grocery Bill Explained | While egg prices continued to recover in June, BBQ fiends and coffee lovers had less to celebrate. Here are the grocery prices that changed the most last month, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.
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| | | WEEK AHEAD ON WALL STREET | | | | Corporate Spotlight | | | By Mario Ismailanji
Earnings season is hitting full stride this week, with a diverse slate of industry heavyweights scheduled to give a broad view of the current business landscape.
Though only one of the big technology companies reports this week (most report next week), we'll still be hearing from over 22% of S&P 500 companies. From auto manufacturers to defense contractors to airlines and hospitality groups, the diverse representation will help investors piece together a more complete picture of the U.S. economy and how tariffs are impacting their businesses.
Corporate earnings will likely dominate headlines, but some economic reports will also warrant attention. We'll get updates on the housing market with new and existing home sale data, as well as regional economic surveys from the Philadelphia, Richmond, and Kansas City Federal Reserve banks. | | | | | | | | | | | Informed investment decisions start with informed insights. Here's what's making headlines:
🛒 After Walmart (WMT) warned in May that it would have to raise some prices in response to tariffs, CNBC analyzed where prices are changing — and staying the same — at America's largest retailer. (CNBC)
🚗 As the self-driving car race heats up between Waymo, Uber, and Tesla, Uber (UBER) announced a $300 million partnership with EV maker Lucid (LCID) to unleash 20,000+ robotaxis over the next six years. (CNBC)
💨 The FDA authorized Juul Labs to keep selling its e-cigs in the U.S. after a 2022 ban nearly bankrupted the vape-maker. The benefit to adult vapers outweighed the potential public health risks, the FDA determined. Marlboro-maker Altria (MO) divested from Juul in 2023, losing nearly all of its $12.8 billion investment. (The Wall Street Journal) | | | | | | | | | The president is reportedly pushing for more access to private-market investments in our retirement plans. Here's how it would work. (CNBC) | | | | | | | | |  | | Will the latest federal tax cuts pay for themselves? (NPR) | | | | | | | | |  | | Despite the different reasons, every generation is experiencing a tough job market right now. (Business Insider via MSN) | | | | | | | | | | | Intel, insights, and inspo for your money. | | On the Money cuts through the noise of day‑to‑day financial news to bring you a more thoughtful point of view on what's important in this moment — and how it impacts your bottom line. We value your trust above all. | | | | | | | | | | Did you find today's newsletter valuable? | | | | |
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