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Macy’s and Target Give Cautious Sales Forecasts, Suggesting Consumer Spending Slowdown
Macy’s and Target signal potential consumer spending slowdown with cautious sales forecasts amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
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Inflation News From China Tells a Sorry Tale
Deflation at the factory gate reveals serious and fundamental economic distortions.
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Fed President Points to Several ‘Warning Signs’ for Economy
He singled out rising unemployment claims, increases in debt delinquency rates, and what seems to be cooling in consumer spending.
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Rue21 Files for Bankruptcy, Closing Over 540 Stores
The company announced a ‘going out of business’ sale, offering items at a 30-50 percent discount.
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Record Household Debt Suggests Consumers Facing Financial Strain
A resilient consumer could become a more budget-conscious one this year, experts warn.
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US Holiday Retail Sales Slow From Last Year, Mastercard Data Show
Consumer spending outlook for 2024 remains mixed.
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Ex-Walmart CEO Says US Consumers Reaching Breaking Point
Political polarization, inflation, and high interest rates are all working together to undermine consumers and their propensity to spend, he warns.
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US Economic Growth at 2.1 Percent in 2nd Quarter Because of Lower Business Spending
U.S. Economic Growth Revised To 2.1 Percent In Second Quarter, Due To Lower Business Spending.
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Macy’s and Target Give Cautious Sales Forecasts, Suggesting Consumer Spending Slowdown
Macy’s and Target signal potential consumer spending slowdown with cautious sales forecasts amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
|
Inflation News From China Tells a Sorry Tale
Deflation at the factory gate reveals serious and fundamental economic distortions.
|
Fed President Points to Several ‘Warning Signs’ for Economy
He singled out rising unemployment claims, increases in debt delinquency rates, and what seems to be cooling in consumer spending.
|
Rue21 Files for Bankruptcy, Closing Over 540 Stores
The company announced a ‘going out of business’ sale, offering items at a 30-50 percent discount.
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Record Household Debt Suggests Consumers Facing Financial Strain
A resilient consumer could become a more budget-conscious one this year, experts warn.
|
US Holiday Retail Sales Slow From Last Year, Mastercard Data Show
Consumer spending outlook for 2024 remains mixed.
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Ex-Walmart CEO Says US Consumers Reaching Breaking Point
Political polarization, inflation, and high interest rates are all working together to undermine consumers and their propensity to spend, he warns.
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US Economic Growth at 2.1 Percent in 2nd Quarter Because of Lower Business Spending
U.S. Economic Growth Revised To 2.1 Percent In Second Quarter, Due To Lower Business Spending.
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