Better-than-expected US Retail Sales reinforced markets' confidence in the resilience of the US economy.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly this week but remain elevated compared to ...

Higher-income households have been fortified by huge gains in housing and stock market wealth since the pandemic.

Japan’s core inflation rate slowed in September, marking the first decline in five months, driven by government utility ...

Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home ...

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week came back down to more recent ranges after a big jump the ...

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Consumer spending makes up about 70% of the US economy, with retail sales comprising a sizable chunk of that. Thursday’s ...

Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed ...

Import prices slipped 0.4% last month, the biggest drop since December 2023, after a revised 0.2% decrease in August.

The Federal Reserve kicked off its easing campaign with a significant 0.50% rate cut, larger than the usual 0.25%. Click to ...

The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that its 2024 forecast indicates shoppers will make $979.5 billion to $989 ...