Inflation
The Inflation Bubble is Ready to Burst
Inflation has likely hit its peak in the U.S., thanks to society's gradual reopening and shoppers shifting…
Inflationary Pressure on Apparel Prices Continued in June
Retail apparel prices rose 0.7 percent in June, after rising 1.2 percent in May, the Bureau of Labor…
Strong Back-to-School Shopping Sales and Then….?
While demand for apparel will continue through the back-to-school season, consumer sentiment could shift to…
May Retail Apparel Prices Rise 1.2% Under Inflation Cloud
Over the past year, the CPI increased 5 percent, the largest yearly hike since a 5.4 percent increase for the…
More Travel, Spending Even as US Inflation Ticks Up: Week Ahead
A key US inflation gauge rose 3.1% in April, but healthy bank accounts mean consumers are able to spend on…
Are Consumers Signaling a Slowdown Ahead?
Inflation fears are already on consumers' minds, and while leisure will see spending gains, the same can't be…
Fiber and Fabric Price Hikes Funnel Apparel Toward Inflation
Yarn and fiber makers are making adjustments, while brands are looking at raising prices if they haven't…
Post-Pandemic Problem: All Signs Point to Inflation
The American economy could see its second-fastest growth since 1995, unleashing inflation thanks to a…
Anticipated April Hiring Boom Ends Up a Bust: Week Ahead
It wasn't clear if April jobs data meant the lackluster hiring report was due to a shortage of workers or a…
Qurate Fights Off Inflation, Freight Fees in Q1 Earnings Beat
The parent to Zulily, QVC and HSN, seeing a burgeoning revival in fashion, figured out how to outmaneuver…
Jamie Dimon Says We Could Be in for a ‘Goldilocks’ Economy
The JPMorgan Chase CEO believes a post-Covid boom could unfold into 2023.
What Household Savings and ‘Warmer Days’ Ahead Mean for Economic Snapback
Inflationary pressures are at work, and Americans could see higher prices ahead as companies pass higher…
Strong Q1 Could Portend a Slower Q2 as the Fed Meets on Monetary Policy
Economists weigh in on Fed monetary policy and what the Q1 GDP surprise could mean for Q2 and beyond.
Logistics Execs Upbeat About Economy but Inflation Could Send Prices Up
The U.S. logistics and transportation industry is upbeat about the economy but inflationary pressure could…
Retail Competition Continues to Hold Prices Down
Thanks to the consumer price transparency enabled by online shopping retail is unlikely to get a boost to…