economy

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

The Connected Economy Is Making Companies Worth a Trillion Dollars 

The Connected Economy Is Making Companies Worth a Trillion Dollars 
The Connected Economy Is Making Companies Worth a Trillion Dollars 
May 07, 2026  |  Connected Economy

Samsung’s arrival in the trillion-dollar club this week expands a roster that increasingly defines who controls the architecture of the modern global economy. Get the...

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McDonald’s CEO: Consumer Caution Drives Demand for Value
McDonald’s CEO: Consumer Caution Drives Demand for Value
May 07, 2026  |  Earnings

McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting...

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Household Inflation Anxiety Edges Higher in NY Fed Poll
Household Inflation Anxiety Edges Higher in NY Fed Poll
May 07, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers are more pessimistic and more uncertain about the rate of inflation over the next year than they were a month ago, according to data...

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Fed Data Shows Global Supply Chain Pressure Hits 4-Year High
Fed Data Shows Global Supply Chain Pressure Hits 4-Year High
May 06, 2026  |  Supply Chain

Global supply chain pressure reached its highest level in nearly four years in April as the Iran war disrupted the movement of goods and drove...

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Americans Keep Buying While the Buffer Shrinks
Americans Keep Buying While the Buffer Shrinks
April 30, 2026  |  Economy

The wallets are open, but the runway is getting shorter. Consumer spending in March continued to outpace income growth, with rising energy costs and everyday...

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Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook
Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook
April 30, 2026  |  Economy

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined by 0.6% in March amid higher oil prices and stressed supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Automakers Anticipate $2.3 Billion Payday From Tariff Refunds
Automakers Anticipate $2.3 Billion Payday From Tariff Refunds
April 30, 2026  |  Legal

Car companies are reportedly expecting a combined $2.3 billion in refunds on tariff payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work
Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work
April 30, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The clearest sign of consumer strain may not be what households are cutting, but how many different ways they are trying to keep up. Get...

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Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
April 24, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. Get the Full...

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