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

Auto Plant Closures, Hurricane Drive Increase in Initial Unemployment Claims
Auto Plant Closures, Hurricane Drive Increase in Initial Unemployment Claims
July 18, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 20,000 during the week ended Saturday (July 13), driven by temporary closures of automobile plants...

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Synchrony Sees Digital Mix Key to Navigating Uncertain Environment
Synchrony Sees Digital Mix Key to Navigating Uncertain Environment
July 17, 2024  |  Earnings

In today’s uncertain environment, consumers want one thing: choice. That’s because macroeconomic uncertainty over inflation and interest rates is rocking consumer behavior and affecting big-ticket...

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Credit Card Retail Payments Fall by 18% Amid Budget Pressures
Credit Card Retail Payments Fall by 18% Amid Budget Pressures
July 16, 2024  |  Credit Cards

As consumers continue to face financial pressures, many are shifting away from credit payments for retail purchases, instead playing it safe with debit. By the...

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Bank of America: Consumers Still Have Borrowing Power Left on Their Credit Cards
Bank of America: Consumers Still Have Borrowing Power Left on Their Credit Cards
July 16, 2024  |  Earnings

For Bank of America, digital channels have represented avenues of continued growth, making inroads with credit card spending in particular. According to management, there’s still...

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Save A Lot VP: Consumers Cross-Shop to Stretch Grocery Budgets
Save A Lot VP: Consumers Cross-Shop to Stretch Grocery Budgets
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

Amid ongoing inflation and economic challenges, grocery shoppers are recalibrating their budgeting behaviors to make ends meet. Katie Kobus, vice president of marketing at Save...

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Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
July 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

A flat June reading for retail sales can be a tossup in terms of getting a sense of how the consumer is faring. The data...

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Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

As the luxury retail sector looks to strike a balance between digital accessibility and the more immersive, high-touch in-store experience, these upscale brands must create...

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Salesforce Cuts 300 Jobs in Year’s Second Round of Layoffs
Salesforce Cuts 300 Jobs in Year’s Second Round of Layoffs
July 15, 2024  |  Personnel

Salesforce reportedly cut about 300 jobs in July after eliminating 700 roles earlier this year. The latest cuts are part of the company’s ongoing effort to...

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China’s Economic Growth Shows Surprise Slowdown
China’s Economic Growth Shows Surprise Slowdown
July 15, 2024  |  International

Economic growth in China reportedly fell to its slowest pace in five quarters. The surprise slowdown came as a decline in consumer spending hamstrung an...

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