For the U.S. GDP, a slight improvement of some very bad numbers is an improvement, technically. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Consumer spending in the U.S. plummeted 7.5 percent in March, the steepest drop in 61 years, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage personal income,...
The Commerce Department is expected to issue a report on Wednesday (April 29) with estimates of a minimum decrease of 5 percent in the gross...
Prepare for a big week of retail data, all of it unprecedented in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting with the Commerce Department retail sales...
Looking at economic indicators – those signposts that show where we are, as a nation, and where we’re headed – February was tough. March and beyond...
As consumer spending started to decelerate prior to COVID-19 containment measures, U.S. retail sales declined last month in the biggest drop in a year. Commerce...
With data indicating that consumer spending is still strong, retail sales – which are an indication of purchases at restaurants, stores and online – rose...
The U.S. economy is still showing growth, yes, but growth is slowing — and may be slowing enough to stir up some caution. Get the...