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Retail Sales Disappoint in May as Auto Slump Weighs on Consumer Spending
U.S. retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in May 2025, as a sharp decline in auto purchases dragged overall figures into...
Consumer Sentiment Rises in June, But Inflation Fears and Trade Uncertainty Weigh Heavily
Consumer sentiment saw a modest improvement in early June, but optimism remains historically subdued, according to the latest report from Wells Fargo Economics....
Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May Amid Trade Truce, But Lingering Pessimism Persists
Consumer confidence staged a notable rebound in May following five consecutive monthly declines, according to the latest report from Wells Fargo Economics. The...
Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply in April Amid Growing Anxiety Over Jobs and Income
Consumer confidence in the United States declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, as households grow increasingly uneasy about their financial future,...
New Home Sales See Strongest Gain in Six Months Despite Mounting Headwinds
New home sales in the United States surged in March 2025, posting their largest monthly increase since last September, according to the latest...
Services Sector Slows Sharply in March as Orders Fade and Hiring Pulls Back
The U.S. services sector showed clear signs of fatigue in March 2025, with the ISM Services Index slipping to a nine-month low of...
Tariff Surge Sparks Stagflation Concerns as U.S. Economic Outlook Dims
The U.S. economy is facing a new set of headwinds as recently enacted tariffs usher in a modest but concerning stagflationary shock, according...
Existing Home Sales Bounce Back in February, But Affordability Hurdles Remain Steep
Existing home sales in the United States showed a surprising resilience in February, rising 4.2 percent and surpassing market expectations, according to the...
Economic Impact of Tariffs and Policy Changes on Housing Market
Tariffs Set to Reshape Housing Market Amid Persistent Affordability Challenges The U.S. housing market faces an uncertain future as tariff policies, immigration changes,...
Wells Fargo: Job Openings Stabilize in January, but Headwinds Loom
The U.S. labor market began 2025 with signs of stability, as job openings held steady in January, according to the latest Job Openings...
Wells Fargo: Small Business Optimism Declines as Tariffs and Labor Market Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
Small business sentiment in the U.S. showed signs of moderation in February 2025, as rising economic uncertainty and new tariff announcements led to...
Warner Bros. Discovery Reports Streaming Success Amid Media Disruption as Company Plants 48,000 SQFT Flag in Bellevue
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) reported its fourth quarter 2024 results, highlighting significant progress in its streaming business while acknowledging ongoing challenges in its...
