Economy

‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

Lower gasoline prices could be the new norm for another year, market experts say.

The OECD said the United States is outperforming other advanced economies largely because of exceptionally strong investment in ICT and AI.

The retail giant’s complaint requests a complete refund of duties it has already paid if the Supreme Court decides that the tariffs are unlawful.

Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.

The biggest concern for small businesses currently is the inability to hire skilled individuals, and not trade tariffs, SBA chief Loeffler said.

Trump has said on several occasions that he believes the Fed is stifling the economy by being too slow to cut rates.

The unemployment rate for Americans with a bachelor’s degree or higher rose to 2.8 percent in September, up from 2.3 percent a year earlier.

In a 2025 survey, one gold buyer found that financial need ranked among the top reasons people were selling their precious metals.

As more tariffed products replace existing non-tariffed inventory, vehicle prices move up, resulting in slower sales, said an economist.

The third quarter is typically the busiest time of year for moving, according to Rent Cafe.

Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.

October’s haul set a new monthly high as Treasury data showed soaring customs receipts under President Donald Trump’s tariff program.

The president said the tariffs imposed on foreign nations have generated substantial revenue.

Core capital goods orders soared in September while broader business surveys point to strengthening U.S. industrial activity.

Gas in 30 states is now below $3 a gallon, with the first sightings of gas priced at less than $2 a gallon in Oklahoma.

Sliding confidence and softer spending raise questions about the year-end outlook despite pockets of strength in early holiday demand.

‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

Lower gasoline prices could be the new norm for another year, market experts say.

The OECD said the United States is outperforming other advanced economies largely because of exceptionally strong investment in ICT and AI.

The retail giant’s complaint requests a complete refund of duties it has already paid if the Supreme Court decides that the tariffs are unlawful.

Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.

The biggest concern for small businesses currently is the inability to hire skilled individuals, and not trade tariffs, SBA chief Loeffler said.

Trump has said on several occasions that he believes the Fed is stifling the economy by being too slow to cut rates.

The unemployment rate for Americans with a bachelor’s degree or higher rose to 2.8 percent in September, up from 2.3 percent a year earlier.

In a 2025 survey, one gold buyer found that financial need ranked among the top reasons people were selling their precious metals.

As more tariffed products replace existing non-tariffed inventory, vehicle prices move up, resulting in slower sales, said an economist.

The third quarter is typically the busiest time of year for moving, according to Rent Cafe.

Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.

October’s haul set a new monthly high as Treasury data showed soaring customs receipts under President Donald Trump’s tariff program.

The president said the tariffs imposed on foreign nations have generated substantial revenue.

Core capital goods orders soared in September while broader business surveys point to strengthening U.S. industrial activity.

Gas in 30 states is now below $3 a gallon, with the first sightings of gas priced at less than $2 a gallon in Oklahoma.

Sliding confidence and softer spending raise questions about the year-end outlook despite pockets of strength in early holiday demand.