economy

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

Cash Cushions Dwindle for US Consumers as Savings Rate Dips

Cash Cushions Dwindle for US Consumers as Savings Rate Dips
Cash Cushions Dwindle for US Consumers as Savings Rate Dips
September 26, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers in the United States continue to spend, but their incomes are not keeping pace. The widening gap indicates household savings may risk being depleted,...

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Study Shows Gen Z Saving Harder Even as Costs Rise
Study Shows Gen Z Saving Harder Even as Costs Rise
September 25, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Along with home ownership, a longstanding pillar of the American dream is that each generation should outshine the previous one in economic well-being. Young adults...

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Tariffs Are Shifting but Not Stopping Trade, Says Port Exec
Tariffs Are Shifting but Not Stopping Trade, Says Port Exec
September 24, 2025  |  Shipping

The head of one of the world’s largest ports remains optimistic despite ongoing tariffs. His name is Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World. He spoke with...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Didn’t Start Out That Way
Nearly 3 in 4 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Didn’t Start Out That Way
September 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

For millions of consumers in the United States, living paycheck to paycheck isn’t a permanent sentence. The surprising angle of new research is that most...

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S&P Global Says Business Activity Growth Slows but Remains ‘Robust’
S&P Global Says Business Activity Growth Slows but Remains ‘Robust’
September 23, 2025  |  Economy

U.S. business activity continued growing in September, though the rate of growth slowed for the second consecutive month, S&P Global said Tuesday (Sept. 23). The...

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From Casinos to Hamburger Helper: How Families Stretch the Dollar
From Casinos to Hamburger Helper: How Families Stretch the Dollar
September 23, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Households in the United States are struggling to cover their monthly expenses. Rent, groceries, utilities and childcare are demanding a greater share of the paycheck....

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Ex-US Comptroller Says Time to Retire CPI Inflation Metric
Ex-US Comptroller Says Time to Retire CPI Inflation Metric
September 22, 2025  |  Economy

For decades, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has measured the cost of living in America. However, this figure doesn’t tell the full story about inflation, former U.S. Comptroller...

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Retailers Shift to B2B2C Models to Reduce Cost of Tariffs
Retailers Shift to B2B2C Models to Reduce Cost of Tariffs
September 19, 2025  |  Retail

Overseas retailers are reportedly replacing their B2C models with B2B2C models to reduce the cost of tariffs. By routing customers’ online orders to a wholesale...

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