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Consumer sentiment rebounds
The Conference Board’s latest consumer confidence index notched its highest monthly increase in four years. To be clear, it was coming off a five-yea…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Pessimistic about the economy? You're not alone.
When “vibecession” became a word in 2022, it referred to consumers grappling with higher prices despite a strong economy. This year, consumers are fe…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
WNBA franchises are a slam dunk in this iffy economy
The WNBA’s first expansion team in 18 years, the Golden State Valkyries, played its first game last week to a crowd of 18,000 fans. Though this uncer…
11 months ago
Who can afford a house in this economy?
The supply of homes for sale hit a nearly five-year high in April, but prospective buyers aren’t exactly taking the bait. Some may feel they’re swimm…
11 months ago
The bond market is panicky over that GOP bill
The latest GOP spending and tax bill would add an estimated $3.8 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade. More debt means the governmen…
11 months ago
Which companies can "eat" Trump's tariffs?
Over the weekend, President Trump told retailers to “eat the tariffs” after Walmart warned of price hikes spurred by the trade war. Across the countr…
11 months ago
"Buy Canadian" boycott takes off
These days, Canadian consumers aren’t just interested in supporting their own homegrown businesses — they’re also actively avoiding American ones. I…
11 months ago
Redefining the "college senior"
University retirement communities — where a college partners with a senior living community to provide residents access to classes, concerts, sportin…
11 months, 1 week ago
When stressed consumers and higher prices collide
Retail sales were practically flat from March to April, and consumers are feeling more glum, two recent reports show. Already, one big box retailer h…
11 months, 1 week ago
That "big, beautiful" tax bill could shock the bond market
Early estimates say the GOP’s tax bill will add $3.8 trillion in deficits over the next 10 years. (This, despite President Trump’s insistence on shri…
11 months, 1 week ago