economy

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

The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel

The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
August 08, 2023  |  Retail

The aspirational shopper, once a core target demographic for high-end brands, seems to be in a state of flux. As the traditional luxury market contends...

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Report: 300K Student Loan Borrowers Have Died Since Moratorium
Report: 300K Student Loan Borrowers Have Died Since Moratorium
August 07, 2023  |  Loans

Roughly 300,000 student loan borrowers have died since the federal government’s 2020 loan moratorium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Rentals to Cut Wedding Costs
Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Rentals to Cut Wedding Costs
August 05, 2023  |  Economy

Despite economic uncertainty and inflation, weddings must still go on, and brides and grooms still need to find a way to pay for all those...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Who Live Alone Have Less Credit Card Debt
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Who Live Alone Have Less Credit Card Debt
August 04, 2023  |  Debt

With inflation still at high levels, Americans continue to rely on their regular paychecks to meet their expenses and financial obligations, with little or no...

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Declining Consumer Spend May Deepen Container Shipping Slowdown
Declining Consumer Spend May Deepen Container Shipping Slowdown
August 04, 2023  |  Shipping

Danish shipping giant Maersk reported a sharp fall in second-quarter earnings on Friday (Aug. 4) as global demand for the shipping of containers by sea continues its...

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Analysts: July Jobs Report Suggests Possibility of Economy’s Soft Landing
Analysts: July Jobs Report Suggests Possibility of Economy’s Soft Landing
August 04, 2023  |  Economy

Healthcare, social assistance, financial activities and wholesale trade led the country’s job gains in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Etsy Isn’t the Go-to Destination It Wants to Be as Consumers Prioritize Essentials
Etsy Isn’t the Go-to Destination It Wants to Be as Consumers Prioritize Essentials
August 04, 2023  |  Retail

In the realm of economics, few phenomena wield as much influence over consumer behavior as inflation. This relentless upward march of prices alters the very...

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Applebee’s, Cheesecake Factory See Traffic Declines as Casual Dining Prices Rise
Applebee’s, Cheesecake Factory See Traffic Declines as Casual Dining Prices Rise
August 03, 2023  |  Earnings

As restaurant prices continue to rise, casual dining brands are seeing consumers pull back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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