economy
‘America’s Dad’ Tim Walz Gives a Pep Talk on the Third Day of the DNC
Walz highlighted his belief in conditions that benefit the working class and hyped Kamala Harris, the…
Barack and Michelle Obama Focus on Hope For America’s Future at DNC
In criticizing Donald Trump, Barack and Michelle Obama emphasized how Kamala Harris represents the Democratic…
‘Union Joe’ Signs Off: Biden Passes Baton to Harris at DNC
President Joe Biden capped off the first night of the Democratic National Convention with a summation of his…
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Small Businesses Remain Optimistic Amid Tumultuous Economy
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Shoplifting Spikes in the US During First Half of 2024
Data from the Council on Criminal Justice shows a 24-percent increase in shoplifting during the first six…
Trump Touts ‘All Tariff Policy’ to Replace Income Tax
In a meeting with GOP lawmakers on Thursday, the former president said he would explore replacing income…
Egypt’s Suez Canal Revenue Plummeted by Almost Half in January
The embattled Egyptian economy has been hard hit by Red Sea trade disruptions.
Consumer Confidence Hits Two-year High
Shoppers are feeling better, but have also proven to be hard to read, leading some to look for new ways to…
Back-to-School Spending Reviews ‘Mixed’—But Retailers With the Right Assortments Will Prosper, Experts Say
Inflation-wary shoppers are shopping sales, ditching name brands and favoring big-box retail this…
This Supply Chain Finance Firm Finds, Advises Suppliers’ Pain Points
PrimeRevenue's latest report highlights how suppliers are navigating a disruptive supply chain while…
Jobs Needed to Fuel Consumer Spending Amid Slowing Economic Growth
The global economies are slowing, and a cooling jobs front could put a lid on wage growth and, in turn, a…
NRF Economist Explains ‘Bad-News-Is-Good-News’ Inflation Strategy
NRF's Jack Kleinhenz discusses the "formidable challenge" of "taming inflation without tipping the nation…
What to Make of ‘Contradictory’ Consumer Spending
McKinsey research points to an emerging "spending dichotomy" taking hold in the consumer landscape.
How is the Economy Affecting Apparel Shoppers?
Consumer confidence declined in January, and that may have an effect on how consumers shop for apparel in the…