economy

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

5 Things Earnings Season Shows About the US Consumer

5 Things Earnings Season Shows About the US Consumer
5 Things Earnings Season Shows About the US Consumer
February 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Earnings season, like clockwork, offers up a dizzying mosaic of data and qualitative analysis of revenues, profits (or lack thereof) and high-level views of the...

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Higher Prices and Fewer Choices: What American Consumers and Small Businesses Think About Tariffs
Higher Prices and Fewer Choices: What American Consumers and Small Businesses Think About Tariffs
February 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The American consumer has been given a crash course in global trade over the last three weeks. On February 1, 2025, President Trump’s announcement of...

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eCommerce Sales Take Big Hit for January; Is Uncertainty to Blame?
eCommerce Sales Take Big Hit for January; Is Uncertainty to Blame?
February 14, 2025  |  eCommerce

January’s retail sales data showed a broad slump, worse than economists had expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Shein and Temu Aim to Move Production to Avoid US Tariffs
Shein and Temu Aim to Move Production to Avoid US Tariffs
February 14, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

Amid uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, Shein and Temu are reportedly working with their suppliers to move production out of China. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
February 13, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday splurge has passed — and now comes the holiday hangover? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims dropped last week, with analysts saying the numbers show a stable labor market with a historically low number of layoffs. Get the Full...

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Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Higher prices for energy, food, and transportation and warehousing led a 0.4% month-over-month increase in the Producer Price Index for final demand in January. Get...

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Trump Steel/Aluminum Tariffs Could Drive Up Car Insurance Costs
Trump Steel/Aluminum Tariffs Could Drive Up Car Insurance Costs
February 12, 2025  |  Economy

President Trump wants new tariffs on steel and aluminum, which could raise the cost of cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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