economy

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

Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low

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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65% Call Insurance Essential. Why Most Spending Isn’t So Clear-Cut 
65% Call Insurance Essential. Why Most Spending Isn’t So Clear-Cut 
April 22, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Picture two families living four miles apart in the same mid-sized American city. Both earn about $85,000 a year. Both have two kids in elementary...

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Gas Prices Haven’t Hurt Retail Spending
Gas Prices Haven’t Hurt Retail Spending
April 21, 2026  |  Economy

Retail spending surprised analysts with an upswing in March, but the headline strength came with a familiar caveat: higher prices at the pump did much...

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Feds Start Processing $127 Billion in Tariff Refunds for Importers
Feds Start Processing $127 Billion in Tariff Refunds for Importers
April 20, 2026  |  Business

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) launched the first phase of its system for processing applications for refunds of tariffs on Monday (April 20). Get...

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Fed Beige Book Finds Tax Refund Relief Running Into Higher Gas Prices
Fed Beige Book Finds Tax Refund Relief Running Into Higher Gas Prices
April 15, 2026  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released Wednesday (April 15), describes an economy that keeps growing even as businesses and households navigate mounting uncertainty and...

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Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
April 14, 2026  |  Economy

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. Get the...

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Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
April 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools...

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Surcharge Surge Hits Consumers as Fee Fatigue Sets In
Surcharge Surge Hits Consumers as Fee Fatigue Sets In
April 13, 2026  |  Economy

Americans are dealing with a surge in surcharges as businesses look to counter rising costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Side Hustle Has Entered Its Weird Era
The Side Hustle Has Entered Its Weird Era
April 11, 2026  |  The Weekender

There was a time when the side hustle had a uniform: a rideshare decal, a delivery bag, maybe a second phone buzzing with low-margin urgency....

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