Retail prices could rise after Strait of Hormuz closure
The Iran war could soon mean higher prices on store shelves for consumers. Iran’s effective closure of the…
‘E-shaped’ economy replacing K-shape in 2026, economist says
It’s difficult to describe the U.S. economy in black and white terms like “good” or “bad.” On several…
Consumers flash holiday warning signs
Shoppers walk through Manhattan on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images High-income…
Holiday inventory levels are tea leaves to read state of consumer spending
Holiday inventory levels are the latest set of tea leaves that are raising concern about how retailers are…