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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.

Main Street Merchants See Light at End of 2024 Tunnel
Main Street Merchants See Light at End of 2024 Tunnel
June 19, 2024  |  SMBs

We’re roughly at the midpoint of 2024, and the midpoint is a good time to take stock of where we’ve been and what lies ahead....

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Consumers Send Mixed Messages on May Retail Spend
Consumers Send Mixed Messages on May Retail Spend
June 18, 2024  |  Economy

Retail sales for the month of May signal a consumer slowdown overall — and some mixed trends among discretionary categories. The data released Tuesday (June...

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Amazon Teases Early Prime Day Deals as Sales Seasons Lengthen
Amazon Teases Early Prime Day Deals as Sales Seasons Lengthen
June 17, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers shifting their spending to key seasonal sales moments, merchants are extending their discount events, with Amazon dropping hints for “early Prime Day deals”...

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Consumer Sentiment on Personal Finances Dips Due to Inflation
Consumer Sentiment on Personal Finances Dips Due to Inflation
June 14, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In 2024, a few key concerns bubble consistently to the top of the list for the paycheck-to-paycheck economy. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “New Reality Check:...

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Report: Luxury Brands Offer ‘Unprecedented’ Discounts in China Amid Economic Slowdown
Report: Luxury Brands Offer ‘Unprecedented’ Discounts in China Amid Economic Slowdown
June 14, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury brands in China are reportedly resorting to “unprecedented” discounts to sell unsold inventory and entice cautious Chinese consumers. The price cuts reflect growing concerns...

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The One Thing All Parents Have In Common: They Don’t Scrimp on Baby Products
The One Thing All Parents Have In Common: They Don’t Scrimp on Baby Products
June 13, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers look for ways to cut back their retail spending, many are willing to make sacrifices on product quality, but not when it comes...

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Consumers Demand Discounts Even When Buying Diamonds Amid Inflation
Consumers Demand Discounts Even When Buying Diamonds Amid Inflation
June 13, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers continue to be concerned about their financial situations, shoppers are looking for deals and discounts even when making major purchases such as buying...

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Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
June 13, 2024  |  Economy

America’s job market is starting to resemble its pre-pandemic self, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Speaking to CNBC Thursday (June 13), Yellen also noted that cooling...

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Foreign Card Use Brings US Dollars Back to Venezuela
Foreign Card Use Brings US Dollars Back to Venezuela
June 13, 2024  |  International

Foreign credit card transactions are reportedly bringing more foreign currency into inflation-plagued Venezuela. That’s according to a report Thursday (June 13) by Reuters, citing four public sector...

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