economy

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

Consumer Credit Growth Slows as Revolving Credit Declines

Consumer Credit Growth Slows as Revolving Credit Declines
Consumer Credit Growth Slows as Revolving Credit Declines
October 07, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers’ total outstanding credit grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.1% in August, after rising at a rate of 6.3% in July and...

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Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence
Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence
October 07, 2024  |  Economy

Monday (Oct. 7) marked a double dose of economic data that provided a continued diet of mixed signals. First up, the Federal Reserve’s latest data on...

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Food Services and Healthcare Job Gains Ease Employment Concerns for Low-Income Consumers
Food Services and Healthcare Job Gains Ease Employment Concerns for Low-Income Consumers
October 04, 2024  |  Economy

The United States economy added 254,000 jobs in September, exceeding economists’ expectations and potentially mitigating some recent concerns about job prospects among the paycheck-to-paycheck consumer...

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Cautious Consumers Lead Amazon to Join Target in Flat Holiday Hiring Trend
Cautious Consumers Lead Amazon to Join Target in Flat Holiday Hiring Trend
October 03, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season, according to a Thursday (Oct. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Competition for Early Holiday Shoppers Won’t Start With Black Friday
Competition for Early Holiday Shoppers Won’t Start With Black Friday
October 02, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers are rolling out early sales strategies to capture consumer spending against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. Get the...

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US Private Sector Hiring Rebounds After 5-Month Slowdown
US Private Sector Hiring Rebounds After 5-Month Slowdown
October 02, 2024  |  Economy

America’s private sector added 143,000 jobs in September, rebounding following a five-month slowdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Labor Market Uneven in August: Job Openings up, but Services Hit Hard
Labor Market Uneven in August: Job Openings up, but Services Hit Hard
October 01, 2024  |  Economy

In the U.S. economy, the jobs market has been volatile to say the least. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Rising Car Prices Could Mean Stalling Sales for Automakers
Rising Car Prices Could Mean Stalling Sales for Automakers
October 01, 2024  |  Retail

For automakers, pre-pandemic sales highs might be in the rearview mirror. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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