Economy Jun 11 U.S. inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher The figures suggest inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, which makes it less likely that the central bank will cut its key short-term interest rate.
Economy May 15 Walmart will raise prices due to tariff costs Executives at the $750 billion company told industry analysts Thursday that they're doing everything in their power to absorb the higher costs from tariffs ordered by Trump. Given the magnitude of the duties, however, the highest since the 1930s, higher…
Nation Apr 30 Shipments from China fall as Trump’s tariffs loom over economy The president’s massive and unpredictable taxes on imports seems likely to mean emptier shelves and higher prices for American shoppers, perhaps within weeks.
Economy Mar 06 Holiday toys may cost more by fall thanks to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports President Donald Trump's changing statements and policies on tariffs have made it challenging for toy companies to plan accordingly.
Economy Feb 28 Consumers cut spending by most in four years last month Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy.
Politics Feb 27 What to know about the Feb. 28 economic boycott A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what the group's founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on…
Nation Nov 29 Does Black Friday still reign as a holiday shopping juggernaut? The day after Thanksgiving still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster.
Economy Nov 29 Retailers hope bigger Black Friday deals energize holiday shoppers Retailers in the United States and some other countries have spent weeks pushing early holiday deals, but they are trying to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday.
Economy Nov 28 Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season In the U.S., analysts envision a solid holiday shopping season, though perhaps not as robust as last year’s, with many shoppers under financial pressure and cautious with their discretionary spending despite the easing of inflation.
Nation May 24 After backlash and threats, Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from store Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.