economy

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

Federal Data Shows Consumers Under Pressure As Spending Outruns Income

Federal Data Shows Consumers Under Pressure As Spending Outruns Income
Federal Data Shows Consumers Under Pressure As Spending Outruns Income
July 31, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data on spending shows it continues to outrun income growth as higher prices absorb more of the household budget. June offered another example:...

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Consumer Spending Outpaces War Headwinds to Fuel 1.5% GDP Growth
Consumer Spending Outpaces War Headwinds to Fuel 1.5% GDP Growth
July 30, 2026  |  Economy

Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed in the second quarter, according to an advance estimatereleased Thursday (July 30) by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of...

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Healthcare Costs Push Consumer Confidence Down 9 Points
Healthcare Costs Push Consumer Confidence Down 9 Points
July 30, 2026  |  Healthcare

Healthcare costs are squeezing consumer confidence from both ends of the age spectrum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health
Age and Income Miss the Real Divide in Financial Health
July 29, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Two consumers can share a generation, an income bracket and many of the same expenses while occupying markedly different financial positions. Get the Full Story...

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The Cost of Showing Up Is Changing the Price of Labor
The Cost of Showing Up Is Changing the Price of Labor
July 29, 2026  |  Economy

Ask what expensive gas does to a household, and you’ll get the familiar answer. It squeezes the budget. Less to spend, more to worry about....

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Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
July 28, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. Get the Full Story...

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17% of Labor Economy Workers Miss Shifts Because of Higher Gas Prices
17% of Labor Economy Workers Miss Shifts Because of Higher Gas Prices
July 27, 2026  |  Transportation

The cost of getting to work is starting to determine who gets to work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Eurozone Consumers Expect Cooling Inflation While Experts Hold Firm
Eurozone Consumers Expect Cooling Inflation While Experts Hold Firm
July 24, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers in euro area countries perceive and expect significant reductions in inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in a Friday (July 24) press release....

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