economy

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

Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials

Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials
Kroger Slashes Outlook as Strained Consumers Pivot to Essentials
September 11, 2026  |  Earnings

A challenging macro environment and other issues affecting the grocery industry led Kroger to lower its 2026 full-year guidance for identical sales without fuel, executives...

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Macy’s Raises Outlook as Premium Goods Drive Sales Growth
Macy’s Raises Outlook as Premium Goods Drive Sales Growth
September 10, 2026  |  Earnings

Adding higher-priced products and catering to middle- and high-income consumers helped drive sales growth across the Macy’s, Inc. brands in the second quarter, executives said...

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Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus
Weaker Job Prospects Put Consumers’ Cash Cushions in Focus
September 10, 2026  |  Economy

Americans aren’t expecting a wave of pink slips, but they’re becoming less confident about what would happen if they needed another job. The Federal Reserve...

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BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
September 10, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The artificial intelligence investment boom poses potential risks to global financial stability, Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said Thursday (Sept....

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For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
September 10, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For roughly 60 million workers in the United States, getting sick is not only a health event. It can be an income event, and, soon...

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Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
September 09, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Households added more credit in July across cards and long-term loans, extending the financial obligations that will compete with other spending in the months ahead....

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Have Already Cut the Lattes
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Have Already Cut the Lattes
September 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Meet Tom and Elaine. (Our names, not theirs.) Both report household income between $65,000 and $70,000. Both are married, live in a city and say...

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Depleted Savings Weigh on Consumer Spending Outlook
Depleted Savings Weigh on Consumer Spending Outlook
September 08, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Savings are becoming a dividing line in household finances, separating consumers who can absorb an expensive surprise from those pushed into financial difficulty by it....

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