"Demand has been softer than normal" as business cuts inventory because of tariff-based uncertainties or because of stock brought in earlier, one shipper says.
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"The narrative that the consumer is not doing well is being challenged," said Jim Cramer.
Shoppers are heading into this year's holiday season with a greater sense of apprehension.
A resurgence in trade tensions between the U.S. and China squeezed some of the excess out of an enthusiastic market and put…
Many on Wall Street caution that turmoil surrounding trade between the U.S. and its major partners is far from over.
How are we enjoying the "normal seasonal soft patch" so far?
Next week's shortened holiday week could prove volatile.
