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Five Things to Watch in This Week’s CPI Report
The May consumer price index report will offer a window into where Americans are facing the most inflation throughout the economy, and give a hint […]
Mom-and-Pop Renaissance: The Surprising Resurgence of Small Retail Stores in the Age of Amazon
Ryder Chosewood opened his bespoke men’s clothing store in downtown Athens, Ga., in August 2019, eager to put to work all he had learned in […]
Job Market Undershoots Forecasts, But Economists Are Unfazed
The job market cooled slightly in April but remained solid, a long-expected slowdown economists say gives little reason for concern. Employers added 175,000 jobs last […]
Housing inflation in Charlotte among the highest in the nation
Maya Ward never thought she’d have to consider a fixer-upper home with a $400,000 budget in Charlotte. But in spring 2023, she and her fiance found […]
Five Things to Watch in the Retail Sales Report
The March retail sales report will show the strength of consumers and their willingness to spend, a key indicator of whether Americans’ shopping habits will continue to fuel the economy.
Five Things to Watch in the March CPI Report
The consumer price index is a vital gauge of inflation. It’s a guiding light for economists and investors who anxiously await an easing of interest […]
March jobs report expected to reflect labor market’s resilience, even if employment cools
Friday’s job report is expected to show slower employment growth for March, but will likely still reflect the resilient labor market reported at the beginning […]
What to Expect in February’s U.S. Trade Report
The U.S. trade deficit in February is expected to be in the same range as January, and that continuation could predict U.S. consumers will continue […]
Inflation is still elevated, but consumers are undeterred
Inflation remained well over targets in February but consumers just kept spending, the latest signal that the economy is not quick to slow down, despite […]