Economy News Us Economy Still Resilient As Retail Sales Beat Expectations, Layoffs Stay Low

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount

US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security. Read More

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not ... Read More

US retail sales rose less than forecast in September as key data returns after shutdown delays

US retail sales slowed in September as investors got the first official glimpse of consumer spending in two months on Tuesday morning after the government shutdown halted a wide swath of economic data ... Read More

US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains

Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer ... Read More

Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy

Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious ... Read More

US unemployment up even as hiring beats expectations in delayed report

The US jobless rate crept up in September even as hiring exceeded analyst expectations, according to a delayed employment report published Thursday after a record-long government shutdown. The world's ... Read More