economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Big-Ticket Buyers Keep Retail’s Holiday Hopes Alive

Big-Ticket Buyers Keep Retail’s Holiday Hopes Alive
Big-Ticket Buyers Keep Retail’s Holiday Hopes Alive
September 16, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers didn’t wait to shell out funds for cars, furniture and electronics in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Higher Housing and Gas Costs Squeeze What’s Left for Shopping
Higher Housing and Gas Costs Squeeze What’s Left for Shopping
September 11, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer prices accelerated in August, adding to household expenses at a time when many financially constrained consumers have already reduced the discretionary spending they can...

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Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials
Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials
September 11, 2026  |  Earnings

A challenging macro environment and other issues affecting the grocery industry led Kroger to lower its 2026 full-year guidance for identical sales without fuel, executives...

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Macy’s Raises Outlook as Premium Goods Drive Sales Growth
Macy’s Raises Outlook as Premium Goods Drive Sales Growth
September 10, 2026  |  Earnings

Adding higher-priced products and catering to middle- and high-income consumers helped drive sales growth across the Macy’s, Inc. brands in the second quarter, executives said...

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Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus
Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus
September 10, 2026  |  Economy

Americans aren’t expecting a wave of pink slips, but they’re becoming less confident about what would happen if they needed another job. Get the Full...

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BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
September 10, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The artificial intelligence investment boom poses potential risks to global financial stability, Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said Thursday (Sept....

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For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
September 10, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For roughly 60 million workers in the United States, getting sick is not only a health event. It can be an income event, and, soon...

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Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
September 09, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Households added more credit in July across cards and long-term loans, extending the financial obligations that will compete with other spending in the months ahead....

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