economy

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

The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers

The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
June 28, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

An inflationary shock is adding to the difficulties of consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck, often with little or no savings, with challenging life events compounding these problems....

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Durable Goods Report Shows Consumer Spending Holding Up Under Strain
Durable Goods Report Shows Consumer Spending Holding Up Under Strain
June 27, 2022  |  Economy

Durable goods are proving … well, durable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Why 2022’s Tech Wreck Doesn’t Have to Mean a Dotcom Crash Landing
Why 2022’s Tech Wreck Doesn’t Have to Mean a Dotcom Crash Landing
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Spanish-born, Harvard educated professor and philosopher George Santayana was a prolific writer, known best for his many aphorisms. Perhaps one of his best-known soundbites is...

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Emerging Tech Projects on Chopping Block as CIOs Shift Priorities
Emerging Tech Projects on Chopping Block as CIOs Shift Priorities
June 26, 2022  |  Technology

There’s been more pressure on chief information officers (CIOs) to both add and cut some capabilities for tech investments, especially as fears of a recession...

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Looming Recession Curbs Global M&A Activity, as Q2 US Activity Slows 40%
Looming Recession Curbs Global M&A Activity, as Q2 US Activity Slows 40%
June 26, 2022  |  Partnerships

Global deal-making is entering tumultuous waters, as various factors like inflation and a stock market rout make corporate boards less willing to expand through acquisitions,...

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Today in Retail: FedEx Sees Growth in eCommerce; CarMax Ups Customer Capabilities
Today in Retail: FedEx Sees Growth in eCommerce; CarMax Ups Customer Capabilities
June 24, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, U.S. senators are trying again to get support for Payment Choice Act, while H&M closes its Shanghai, China, flagship location amid supply...

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Lockdowns, Consumer Backlash Force H&M to Close Shanghai Flagship
Lockdowns, Consumer Backlash Force H&M to Close Shanghai Flagship
June 24, 2022  |  Retail

Fashion retailer H&M has closed its Shanghai, China store, the latest move in that nation after consumer demand is flagging as the country has just...

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Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: Amid Economic Turbulence, Retailers Turn to Tech
Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: Amid Economic Turbulence, Retailers Turn to Tech
June 24, 2022  |  Retail

By most measures, Amazon and Walmart’s latest response to the economic crisis seems logical, if not inevitable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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