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Rio Tinto’s first-half profit rises 14%, thanks in part to higher copper prices

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Mining giant Rio Tinto said its first-half profit rose by 14% and underlying earnings were up a smidgen, as increased copper production and prices helped to offset a softer result from its dominant iron-ore business.

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Trump and Harris would add trillions to the national debt. Here’s why it could lead to higher costs for households.

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Analysts say much of the recent inflation crisis was driven by government budget deficit

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U.S. business inventories expand for fifth straight month in August, bolstering economic outlook

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Business inventories rose 0.3% for the second straight month and for the fifth straight month overall in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

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A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic

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Builder sentiment inched up in October, the National Association of Home Builders said.

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