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U.S. Consumer Confidence Faces Another Drop in September
The weakening mood among American consumers deepened in September. The latest report from The Conference Board shows that the consumer confidence index dropped by 3.6...
Consumer Sentiment Hits a New Low on Inflation Fears and Trade Policy Concerns
Consumer sentiment among Americans fell sharply in September, reaching a reading of 55.1, which marks one of the lowest levels since records began in 1952,...
Sweeping New Tariffs Beginning October 1st Threaten Higher Home Goods Prices
President Trump unveiled a series of tariffs Thursday targeting everyday household products, a move likely to hit wallets already stretched by rising furniture and cabinetry...
Back to School Shopping Lifts U.S. Retail Sales in August
Retail sales in the U.S. increased 0.6% in August from July, supported largely by back-to-school shopping despite ongoing pressures from tariffs that are affecting employment...
Federal Trade Commission Investigates Potential Risks of AI Companion Chatbots for Kids
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into how the use of artificial intelligence chatbots by children and teenagers as companions might be...
U.S. Tourism Faces Steep Decline Despite Global Travel Growth
The United States is facing a sharp decline in tourism revenue in 2025, with losses potentially reaching close to $29 billion. This setback comes amid...
The Labor Market Shows Strain from Rising Tariffs
Soaring tariffs are casting a long shadow over U.S. economic growth, and the latest jobs report is adding fuel to concerns about where the economy...
Sluggish Job Gains Reflect Lingering Labor Market Uncertainty
The latest jobs report from the Labor Department paints a sobering picture of the American labor market. August saw just 22,000 new jobs added across...
The Impact of Falling Immigrant Labor on American Agriculture
In 2025, American farmers are facing serious challenges due to a sharp decline in immigrant workers, a trend that is upending labor availability and productivity...
Fewer Visitors Hit Las Vegas in 2025, Hotels and Businesses Feel the Chill
Las Vegas finds itself in unfamiliar territory as fewer travelers make their way to the city this year, with visitor numbers across 2025 showing their...
