economy

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

Shrinking Job Market Tightens the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Trap

Shrinking Job Market Tightens the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Trap
Shrinking Job Market Tightens the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Trap
September 03, 2025  |  Economy

Weak jobs data released Wednesday (Sept. 3) may make it harder for households living paycheck to paycheck to escape the pressures of their current financial...

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Dollar Tree Lures Affluent Shoppers in Downshift
Dollar Tree Lures Affluent Shoppers in Downshift
September 03, 2025  |  Earnings

Dollar Tree said wealthier shoppers are increasingly driving sales as consumers hunt bargains. The discount retailer released second-quarter earnings Wednesday (Sept. 3), showing a 6.5%...

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Starved for Cash, Farmers Face Agriculture’s Toughest Year, Bushel CEO Says
Starved for Cash, Farmers Face Agriculture’s Toughest Year, Bushel CEO Says
September 03, 2025  |  Economy

Watch more: Tariffs, Subsidies and Data: How American Agriculture Is Navigating Its Toughest Year The conversation about innovation today tends to revolve around data centers,...

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Klarna Targets $14B Valuation as Its ‘Disruptive Brand’ Readies IPO
Klarna Targets $14B Valuation as Its ‘Disruptive Brand’ Readies IPO
September 02, 2025  |  IPO

The on-again, off-again public listing plans of buy now, pay later giant Klarna are now officially a go. The Swedish FinTech filed Tuesday (Sept. 2)...

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Gemini Targets $2.1 Billion Valuation in IPO
Gemini Targets $2.1 Billion Valuation in IPO
September 02, 2025  |  IPO

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini aims to raise up to $316.7 million when it goes public. The company, headed by the billionaire Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler,...

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Why $75K Feels Broke in 2025
Why $75K Feels Broke in 2025
September 01, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

On paper, earning $75,000 to $100,000 a year should place a household squarely in the American middle class. By historic standards, this income range signaled relative stability....

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Ross Eyes Price Hikes to Offset Tariffs
Ross Eyes Price Hikes to Offset Tariffs
August 29, 2025  |  Retail

Off-price retailer Ross Stores is reportedly considering raising some prices to offset the effects of new U.S. tariffs.  The company, which owns Ross Dress for Less and dd’s Discounts,...

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GDP’s 3.3% Surprise Masks Warning Signs in Household Habits
GDP’s 3.3% Surprise Masks Warning Signs in Household Habits
August 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer spending, the main engine that drives the U.S. economy, continues to lay a solid foundation for growth. The Bureau of Economic Analysis published Thursday...

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