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

Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending

Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Canada Won’t Lift Tariffs Until Trump Does the Same
Canada Won’t Lift Tariffs Until Trump Does the Same
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

Canada reportedly won’t lift its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. if the U.S. leaves its levies in place. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in February amid employers’ concerns about an uncertain economic outlook, ADP said Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Report: Mexico Delays Response to US Tariffs, Hopes to Avert Trade War
Report: Mexico Delays Response to US Tariffs, Hopes to Avert Trade War
March 04, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, reportedly hopes to deescalate a trade war by delaying a response to U.S. tariffs until she talks with President Donald Trump...

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Best Buy: Tariffs Could Cut Comparable Sales by 1 Point
Best Buy: Tariffs Could Cut Comparable Sales by 1 Point
March 04, 2025  |  Earnings

Best Buy said Tuesday (March 4) that the U.S. tariffs on China that went into effect Feb. 4 could have a negative impact of about...

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Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
March 03, 2025  |  Retail

In 2024, the grocery industry saw a dramatic shift as private-label brands — store brands not affiliated with national manufacturers — experienced explosive growth, surpassing...

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Savings Up as Consumers Pare Spending in January and Gird for Inflation
Savings Up as Consumers Pare Spending in January and Gird for Inflation
February 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Friday (Feb. 28) offers sobering food for thought for merchants, even as the financial standing of consumers...

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Jobless Claims Rise Amid Corporate Layoffs
Jobless Claims Rise Amid Corporate Layoffs
February 27, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims rose more than expected last week, with analysts attributing the rise to layoffs by some major corporations and to snowstorms. Get the Full...

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