economy

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

McDonald’s Plans to Offer $3 Meals as Diners Seek Affordability

McDonald’s Plans to Offer $3 Meals as Diners Seek Affordability
McDonald’s Plans to Offer $3 Meals as Diners Seek Affordability
March 11, 2026  |  Restaurant innovation

McDonald’s is reportedly planning to lower the cost of its value meals even further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip
Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip
March 11, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary....

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Fed Says Americans Hold Dim View of Future Job Prospects
Fed Says Americans Hold Dim View of Future Job Prospects
March 09, 2026  |  Economy

Americans’ expectations about their ability to switch jobs is at an all-time low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
March 06, 2026  |  Economy

The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether...

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Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands
Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands
March 06, 2026  |  Economy

Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March...

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Customs Agency Pledges to Return $130 Billion in Overturned Tariffs
Customs Agency Pledges to Return $130 Billion in Overturned Tariffs
March 06, 2026  |  Legal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing a way to refund to importers the money they paid under tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court,...

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Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike
Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike
March 06, 2026  |  Economy

Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March...

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Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Corporate earnings releases and conference calls often serve as a real-time test of economic narratives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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