economy

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

ICC Says Businesses Pause Plans Amid Continued Tariff Uncertainty
ICC Says Businesses Pause Plans Amid Continued Tariff Uncertainty
August 01, 2025  |  Economy

Businesses are reportedly still facing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy, even after the Thursday (July 31) announcement of higher tariffs by President Donald Trump. The announcement lacked...

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Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
August 01, 2025  |  Economy

The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest...

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Figma Makes Largest VC-Backed Market Debut in 4 Years
Figma Makes Largest VC-Backed Market Debut in 4 Years
July 31, 2025  |  IPO

With an implied market capitalization of nearly $20 billion, design and product development platform Figma is now the largest venture-backed initial public offering (IPO) in...

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Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June
Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June
July 31, 2025  |  Economy

Both incomes and consumer spending increased in June, according to estimates released Thursday (July 31) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Personal incomes increased...

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Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
July 31, 2025  |  Economy

How are the world’s consumer brands dealing with ongoing U.S. tariffs? As Reuters noted in a report Thursday (July 31), it depends on which company you ask....

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Investment Banks Expect IPOs to Pick Up in Second Half
Investment Banks Expect IPOs to Pick Up in Second Half
July 30, 2025  |  IPO

Investment banks Evercore and Stifel Financial reportedly expect initial public offerings (IPOs) to pick up in the second half. Both banks’ executives said during earnings...

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Economy Rebounds on Import Drop and Consumer Spending Strength
Economy Rebounds on Import Drop and Consumer Spending Strength
July 30, 2025  |  Economy

A drop in imports and a pickup in consumer spending led real gross domestic product (GDP) to return to growth in the second quarter, according...

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Consumer Confidence Improves, but Job Prospect Concerns Remain
Consumer Confidence Improves, but Job Prospect Concerns Remain
July 29, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer confidence reflected a cautiously improving outlook in July, according to The Conference Board. While there was some weakness in the labor market, consumers are...

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Shoppers Want Honest Answers on Rising Prices
Shoppers Want Honest Answers on Rising Prices
July 29, 2025  |  Retail

Nearly half of U.S. consumers report being unable to purchase essential goods such as food, household supplies, and apparel due to stockouts, according to a...

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