economy

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

Household Spending Keeps Pace; Lower-Income Groups Feel the Heat

Household Spending Keeps Pace; Lower-Income Groups Feel the Heat
Household Spending Keeps Pace; Lower-Income Groups Feel the Heat
January 22, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Among the messages conveyed so far in the continuing cavalcade of earnings reports — especially from banks — is that consumer spending is buoyant, a...

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P&G Meets Shifting Shopper Expectations With Household Staples, Digital Innovation
P&G Meets Shifting Shopper Expectations With Household Staples, Digital Innovation
January 22, 2025  |  Earnings

The way shoppers shop has changed over the past five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
January 17, 2025  |  Retail

December’s retail sales, released on Thursday (Jan. 16) by the Census Bureau, were a snapshot of consumer resilience, buoyed by end-of-year sales. Get the Full...

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Report: Job Market ‘Healthy’ Despite Higher-Than-Expected Unemployment Claims
Report: Job Market ‘Healthy’ Despite Higher-Than-Expected Unemployment Claims
January 16, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims reportedly rose more than expected last week, but media reports said these numbers are typically volatile at the beginning of a new year....

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Retail and Food Services Sales Grow 3.9% YOY in December
Retail and Food Services Sales Grow 3.9% YOY in December
January 16, 2025  |  Retail

Retail and food services sales in the United States grew in December. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Citi Sees Growth Ahead From ‘High-End’ Consumers
Citi Sees Growth Ahead From ‘High-End’ Consumers
January 15, 2025  |  Earnings

Citigroup’s fourth-quarter earnings results were part of a trend in banking reports Wednesday (Jan. 15), where consumer spending continued to drive momentum on cards, the...

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Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
January 15, 2025  |  Economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has given its latest reading on inflation, and the data released Wednesday (Jan. 15) notes the prices consumers pay (as...

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JPMorgan Reports Bounce in Credit and Debit Sales on ‘Healthy’ Consumer Spending
JPMorgan Reports Bounce in Credit and Debit Sales on ‘Healthy’ Consumer Spending
January 15, 2025  |  Earnings

J.P. Morgan Chase’s fourth-quarter earnings results showed continued momentum in consumer spending, with increased credit and debit card use. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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