economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Inflation and Tariff Anxieties Spur Consumers to ‘Pull Forward’ Their Spending
Inflation and Tariff Anxieties Spur Consumers to ‘Pull Forward’ Their Spending
March 25, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers are weighed down by concerns about tariffs and the state of their own financial conditions — and they’re anything but confident. As they eye...

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Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
March 25, 2025  |  Economy

American consumers are growing more cautious about spending, according to an executive at card issuer Synchrony. In an interview with Reuters published Tuesday (March 25), Synchrony EVP and...

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Rural Small Businesses Report Double the Sales Decline of Urban Counterparts
Rural Small Businesses Report Double the Sales Decline of Urban Counterparts
March 25, 2025  |  SMBs

Urban small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of city economies. It’s been a volatile few years for them, with pandemic disruptions, inflationary pressures...

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Report: US Investors’ Stock-Based Wealth Could Lose $3 Trillion in Q1
Report: US Investors’ Stock-Based Wealth Could Lose $3 Trillion in Q1
March 24, 2025  |  Economy

Investors in the United States are reportedly set to lose one-third of the stock-based wealth they gained in 2024. After rising about $9 trillion in...

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Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
March 24, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart and Target are reportedly haggling with suppliers over proposed price hikes in the face of tariffs. As Reuters reported Monday (March 24), the outcome...

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SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’
SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’
March 21, 2025  |  Personnel

The Small Business Administration (SBA) said Friday (March 21) that it will reduce its workforce by 43% and refocus its resources on its “core missions.” The...

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Robinhood Leads Platforms Higher in Volatile Week as FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%
Robinhood Leads Platforms Higher in Volatile Week as FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%
March 21, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

The past five trading days have been a roller coaster, as interest rates and the Fed’s stance on cuts to those rates proved top of...

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Klarna IPO Sparks Hope of Deal Revival Despite Market Swings
Klarna IPO Sparks Hope of Deal Revival Despite Market Swings
March 19, 2025  |  IPO

Some upcoming tech IPOs have reportedly sparked uneasy optimism among investors despite tariff-related turmoil. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (March 19), initial public offerings (IPOs)...

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IRS Staffing Cuts May Delay Tax Refund Advances
IRS Staffing Cuts May Delay Tax Refund Advances
March 18, 2025  |  Taxes

A financial lifeline for many consumers — particularly lower-income consumers — in the form of tax refunds may be fraying a bit at a time...

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