Economy News Walmart Ceo Has Good News For Americans Worried About The Economy

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 abou ... Read More

American Shoppers Are Looking for Deals and Walmart Is Cashing In

The earnings show that shoppers are still spending when they perceive good value, even as they remain nervous about the economy. Read More

Affluent Shoppers Lift Walmart in a Challenging Economy

Customers across income levels, especially higher earners, have been drawn to Walmart’s increasingly convenient services, from broader inventory to faster deliveries. More than one-third of Walmart ... Read More

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding that the closer the rate gets to 5%, the greater the risk of a ... Read More

Walmart's Earnings Will Illustrate How the American Consumer Is Doing

Americans have continued spending, despite saying they feel awful about the economy. Walmart's latest quarterly numbers will likely offer more insights about how consumers are doing. Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More