economy

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

Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Make Room for Bigger Purchases

Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Make Room for Bigger Purchases
Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Make Room for Bigger Purchases
September 16, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers didn’t wait to shell out funds for cars, furniture and electronics in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Higher Housing and Gas Costs Squeeze What’s Left for Shopping
Higher Housing and Gas Costs Squeeze What’s Left for Shopping
September 11, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer prices accelerated in August, adding to household expenses at a time when many financially constrained consumers have already reduced the discretionary spending they can...

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Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials
Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials
September 11, 2026  |  Earnings

A challenging macro environment and other issues affecting the grocery industry led Kroger to lower its 2026 full-year guidance for identical sales without fuel, executives...

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Macy’s Raises Outlook as Premium Goods Drive Sales Growth
Macy’s Raises Outlook as Premium Goods Drive Sales Growth
September 10, 2026  |  Earnings

Adding higher-priced products and catering to middle- and high-income consumers helped drive sales growth across the Macy’s, Inc. brands in the second quarter, executives said...

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Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus
Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus
September 10, 2026  |  Economy

Americans aren’t expecting a wave of pink slips, but they’re becoming less confident about what would happen if they needed another job. Get the Full...

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BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
September 10, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The artificial intelligence investment boom poses potential risks to global financial stability, Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said Thursday (Sept....

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For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
September 10, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For roughly 60 million workers in the United States, getting sick is not only a health event. It can be an income event, and, soon...

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Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
September 09, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Households added more credit in July across cards and long-term loans, extending the financial obligations that will compete with other spending in the months ahead....

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