inflation

Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday

Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
December 06, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Before the start of the holiday shopping season, market research data suggested there would be generalized cost cutting across all spending categories and demographic groups....

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Walmart CEO: Next Year’s Spending Patterns Tough to Forecast
Walmart CEO: Next Year’s Spending Patterns Tough to Forecast
December 06, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart’s CEO says it’s difficult to project what the retailer’s post-holiday sales will look like. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Says Economy Has Normalized
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Says Economy Has Normalized
December 05, 2023  |  Economy

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Tuesday (Dec. 5) that there are signs of the economy slowing down but expressed optimism that it will experience a soft...

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Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
December 05, 2023  |  Economy

New data from the U.S. Labor Department shows job openings at their lowest level in more than two years. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
December 03, 2023  |  Economy

Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip
Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip
November 30, 2023  |  Earnings

Big Lots says its quarterly earnings show the impact of a cautious consumer.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
November 30, 2023  |  Economy

The latest data on personal spending matched expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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