economy

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

65% Call Insurance Essential. Why Most Spending Isn’t So Clear-Cut 

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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Gas Price Spike Set to Squeeze Household Essentials
Gas Price Spike Set to Squeeze Household Essentials
April 10, 2026  |  Economy

The latest inflation figures start at the pump, but the effects will likely extend well beyond gas prices and into everyday household spending decisions. Get...

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