economy

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

Amazon, Target and Walmart Raised Prices in Response to Tariffs
Amazon, Target and Walmart Raised Prices in Response to Tariffs
November 05, 2025  |  retail

Amazon has reportedly raised prices more than Target and Walmart this year, possibly due to the impact of tariffs on the platform’s marketplace sellers. Get...

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Private Sector Added 42,000 Jobs in October, Reversing September’s Losses
Private Sector Added 42,000 Jobs in October, Reversing September’s Losses
November 05, 2025  |  Economy

The private sector added 42,000 jobs in October, with the trade, transportation and utilities industry leading the way, ADP said Wednesday (Nov. 5). Get the...

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Earnings Reports Show a Split Economy as Lower-Income Wallets Tighten
Earnings Reports Show a Split Economy as Lower-Income Wallets Tighten
November 03, 2025  |  Economy

On the surface, consumer spending has proved durable as headline retail sales and credit data remain solid. Yet beneath those numbers, a different current is...

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Fast-Casual Restaurant CEOs Say Kids Are Cutting Discretionary Spending
Fast-Casual Restaurant CEOs Say Kids Are Cutting Discretionary Spending
October 30, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Younger consumers are reportedly cutting down on their trips to restaurants due to the challenges they face in the labor market. Get the Full Story...

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US Chamber Says Government Shutdown Costs Contractors $3 Billion a Week
US Chamber Says Government Shutdown Costs Contractors $3 Billion a Week
October 30, 2025  |  Economy

The government shutdown is putting at risk $3 billion a week that would have been earned by 65,500 small business contractors, the U.S. Chamber of...

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CBO Says Government Shutdown Has Reduced Real GDP by $7 Billion
CBO Says Government Shutdown Has Reduced Real GDP by $7 Billion
October 29, 2025  |  Economy

The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that the government shutdown could reduce real gross domestic product by between $7 billion and $14 billion,...

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Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
October 28, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer confidence edged down in October as the outlook among Americans grew more cautious heading into the year’s final months. The latest Conference Board Consumer...

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Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
October 24, 2025  |  Economy

The first inflation data since the start of the October government shutdown offered the clearest signal in weeks on how prices continue to shape household...

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Procter & Gamble Says Its ‘Very Strong Price Ladders’ Serve All Consumer Cohorts
Procter & Gamble Says Its ‘Very Strong Price Ladders’ Serve All Consumer Cohorts
October 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Procter & Gamble is seeing a split in the shopping habits of consumers, with some buying the company’s products in bulk and others looking to...

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