economy

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

Roughly 1 in 7 Millennials Use BNPL to Pay for Groceries

Roughly 1 in 7 Millennials Use BNPL to Pay for Groceries
Roughly 1 in 7 Millennials Use BNPL to Pay for Groceries
June 30, 2023  |  BNPL

Struggling consumers are relying on payment plans for daily purchases as wages fall behind rising prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Grocers Go All-in on Advertising as Inflation Cuts Into Margins
Grocers Go All-in on Advertising as Inflation Cuts Into Margins
June 30, 2023  |  Economy

This week in grocery, Kroger looks to boost its margins with its new in-house advertising platform, Dollar Tree pushes past the one-dollar price point with...

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Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
June 30, 2023  |  Economy

Three key government-released metrics may together explain why consumers’ financial struggles may be more significant now than in previous economic downturns. Get the Full Story...

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Sunny Southern Optimism in the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy?
Sunny Southern Optimism in the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy?
June 30, 2023  |  Economy

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Private Label Trade-Down Slows as Grocery Inflation Decelerates, McCormick Says
Private Label Trade-Down Slows as Grocery Inflation Decelerates, McCormick Says
June 29, 2023  |  Earnings

As year-over-year grocery inflation normalizes, lapping last year’s spikes, consumers continue to cut back where possible, spices and seasonings giant McCormick observes, but many grocery...

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New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
June 29, 2023  |  Economy

After three weeks of increases, America’s unemployment numbers are trending down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Parents Up Back-to-School Spending Despite Inflation’s Hard Lessons
Parents Up Back-to-School Spending Despite Inflation’s Hard Lessons
June 29, 2023  |  Retail

A shaky economic landscape is no match for parents determined to discover back-to-school shopping bargains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fed Chair Says Core Inflation Won’t Reach 2% Target Until 2025
Fed Chair Says Core Inflation Won’t Reach 2% Target Until 2025
June 28, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s chairman says core inflation may not reach the 2% mark until 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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