economy

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

Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases

Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases
Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases
August 26, 2026  |  Economy

Inflation remained stubborn in July, but consumers got something they have not always had during the recent run-up in prices: income growth that gave them...

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Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide
Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide
August 25, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer confidence barely moved in August, but the stability of the headline number conceals two trends that matter for spending: Americans feel better about the...

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7 Winning Indicators Lift Economic Outlook Out of 4-Year Slump
7 Winning Indicators Lift Economic Outlook Out of 4-Year Slump
August 20, 2026  |  Economy

The Conference Board said Thursday (Aug. 20) that the Leading Economic Index’s (LEI) six-month growth rate turned positive for the first time in more than...

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Tariff Refunds Turn Old B2B Invoices Into Claims on Cash
Tariff Refunds Turn Old B2B Invoices Into Claims on Cash
August 20, 2026  |  B2B Payments

The $100 billion U.S. tariff unwind isn’t just a legal exercise for enterprise firms; it’s exposing a crucial piece of B2B infrastructure. Get the Full...

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Boston Fed Economists Say Tariffs Not Main Cause of 2025 Inflation
Boston Fed Economists Say Tariffs Not Main Cause of 2025 Inflation
August 19, 2026  |  Economy

Tariffs alone cannot explain the persistence of 3% inflation in 2025, three Federal Reserve Bank of Boston economists wrote in an article posted Wednesday (Aug....

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Walmart Investors Hang Hopes on Retail Media as Sales Cool
Walmart Investors Hang Hopes on Retail Media as Sales Cool
August 18, 2026  |  Walmart

Walmart’s investors are counting on the company’s ad business to drive profits as same-store sales growth has cooled and the company’s stock has fallen on...

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Retail Spending Pause Shows Consumers Picking Their Spots
Retail Spending Pause Shows Consumers Picking Their Spots
August 14, 2026  |  Economy

July’s retail sales decline landed in the middle of a much more deliberate reset in household spending. Consumers are still buying, in select categories. But...

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Jobless Claims Tick Up Amid Summertime Slowdown
Jobless Claims Tick Up Amid Summertime Slowdown
August 13, 2026  |  Economy

Jobless claims inched up last week in a move Bloomberg reported could be due to seasonal employment patterns. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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