U.S. Economy
Consumer Confidence Index Nosedives in December as Expectations Worsen
The Consumer Confidence Index fell 8.3 points in December, the largest monthly decline since July 2015.
US Consumer Spending Still Strong, But Could be Peaking, Moody’s Contends
US consumer spending is expected to remain strong through the holiday thanks to favorable labor conditions…
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…
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IMF Says Trade Policy Could Damage Current Economic Bright Spots
IMF said the U.S. economy is in a period of accelerated growth, but there are significant concerns about the…
Clothing and Footwear Spending Up in May, as Disposable Income Rises
Despite some slowdown in growth, solid economic indicators, like a rise in consumer spending, point to…
US Economic Forecast Bright, but Storms Could Develop
The U.S. economy is going strong, but the scars from the Great Recession remain and challenges from…
Apparel and Home Goods Lift Dillard’s to Solid First Quarter Results
Dillard's Inc. said a strong consumer spending environment helped boost the top and bottom lines in the first…
The Dollar Effect Causes Turbulence in Air Cargo Prices
The Chinese New Year and weak dollar both had an impact on global air cargo prices and shipments in March and…
Though US Consumer Spending is up, it’s Not Going to Clothing and Footwear
Consumers may be spending more, but they're focused on things beyond what they wear.
Retail Apparel Prices Fall in March as Stores Look to Lure Shoppers Back
Retail apparel prices fell in March after rising in the first two months of the year, with declines in prices…
GDP Report Shows US Economy Still Strong, but Momentum Could be Slowing
It was mixed signals coming out of The Commerce Department's fourth quarter real GDP report released…
Retail Apparel Prices Increase for Second Straight Month as Overall CPI Rises
As inflation slowly makes its way into the supply chain, retail apparel prices increased in February…
Gallup: US Consumer Spending Steady in May
The American economy got some good news Monday.
World Manufacturing Growth Slowest in Three Years
The wheels of industry are grinding slowly these days. HYPERLINK…