China's factory output disappoints, dashing speedy recovery hopes
China's factory output slowed for a third straight month in July, showing the recovery in the world's second-largest economy was losing steam, although the
August 15, 2024China's factory output slowed for a third straight month in July, showing the recovery in the world's second-largest economy was losing steam, although the
August 15, 2024Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem
August 13, 2024Home Depot issues a warning about the economy
August 13, 2024Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to normal, meaning pre-2020 levels
August 10, 2024The Paris Olympics is giving a much-needed lift to the French economy thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a report from U.S bank card and financial transactions firm
August 07, 2024Japanese consumer spending fell more than expected in June, government data showed on Tuesday.
August 05, 2024Makers of ATVs, boats and other recreational vehicles are staring at a bleak summer as caution around big-ticket purchases amid high interest rates has dashed hopes of a
August 01, 2024Hershey cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Thursday and posted a near 17% drop in quarterly sales, highlighting cautious consumer spending for its candy and chocolates. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
August 01, 2024Starbucks' store operation improvements helped the coffee chain meet Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit, even as its global sales
July 30, 2024Chinese leaders signalled on Tuesday that the stimulus measures needed to reach this year's economic growth target will be directed at consumers,
July 30, 2024U.S. prices increased moderately in June as the declining cost of goods tempered a rise in the cost of services, underscoring an improving inflation
July 26, 2024South Korea's consumer sentiment in July was the most optimistic in 27 months, with a brighter spending outlook due to easing inflation concerns, a central bank survey showed on
July 23, 2024Small business sales growth slowed in June as consumers took a pause on spending
July 16, 2024Stocks surge after retail sales data shows Americans are still shopping
July 16, 2024U.S. retail sales were unchanged in June as a drop in receipts at auto dealerships was offset by broad strength elsewhere, a display of consumer resilience
July 16, 2024Snacks are getting cheaper as Americans tire of high prices
July 12, 2024Conagra Brands forecast annual revenue and profit below analysts' estimates on Thursday, as cash-strapped consumers turned to cheaper pantry
July 11, 2024By Michael S.
July 08, 2024Federal Reserve officials project the U.S. central bank will cut its benchmark overnight interest rate during 2024, but the timing and pace of the reductions in borrowing costs will depend
July 02, 2024U.S. prices were unchanged in May while consumer spending rose moderately, a trend that could draw the Federal Reserve closer to start cutting interest rates this year.
June 28, 2024U.S. monthly inflation was unchanged in May as a modest increase in the cost of services was offset by the largest drop in goods prices in six months, drawing
June 28, 2024The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate
June 27, 2024U.S. consumer sentiment fell in June for the third straight month as Americans took a dimmer view of their own finances and worried about persistent inflation
June 14, 2024By Michael S.
May 28, 2024