consumer spending
A recent analysis reveals that more than half of all Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck
1 month ago
It won’t be long before the debate about how brisk holiday sales have been. There are only 26 days left until Christmas.
6 months ago
There are only 40 shopping days until Christmas and, so far, those days do not look good for retailers.
6 months ago
Inflation worries have started to turn into a panic, and many Americans see no way out.
7 months ago
While it is inconceivable that a family could not afford to shop at Walmart regularly, it seems to be the case in at least one state.
9 months ago
Whether or not Americans to shop for the holidays is based on whether they feel rich or poor. This year, inflation has eroded buying power.
9 months ago
Inflation may rise at a faster pace for several reasons. Each represents a separate case.
9 months ago
Last Updated: 9 months ago
Since the future of inflation is impossible to forecast, the effects of rising prices may be based more on perception than reality.
1 year ago
This renowned economist and former Treasury Secretary has thoughts about the prospects for the U.S. economy now.
1 year ago
No other period of the year matches the holiday season as a barometer of economic health.
1 year ago
Online spending this holiday season is on track to rise by more than 30% year over year and reach a total of around $190 billion.
2 years ago
The widespread economic reports have shown mixed signals about the recovery, but a fresh look at retail sales came in much stronger than expected.
2 years ago
Black Friday, the traditional start of the annual holiday shopping season, still creates excitement among a large share of shoppers. But nearly as many expect to do most of their Black Friday...
2 years ago
Tuesday's economic calendar included reports from the U.S. Department of Commerce on the trade balance and from the Institute of Supply Management on the non-manufacturing purchasing managers report.
2 years ago
The pandemic has hurt all financial companies, but BofA Securities is now much more worried than it has been about prospects
for American Express in the months ahead.
2 years ago