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Private Sector Job Losses Signal Cooling in U.S. Labor Market
The U.S. private sector unexpectedly shed 33,000 jobs in June 2025, marking the first monthly decline in employment since 2010 outside of pandemic-related disruptions. This...
June’s Data Reveals Growing Caution Among Shoppers
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index® took a noticeable dip in June, dropping by 5.4 points to land at 93.0, down from 98.4 in May....
Charitable Giving in the U.S. Hits $592.5 Billion in 2024, Marking a Notable Recovery
Charitable donations in the United States reached $592.5 billion in 2024, a 3.3% increase over the previous year when adjusting for inflation. This data comes...
America’s Manufacturing Labor Shortage Shows No Signs of Easing
If you walk through an American factory in 2025, you’ll find plenty of humming machines but not enough people to run them. Despite a period...
Consumer Sentiment Rebounds Sharply in June, Inflation Worries Ease
The mood among American consumers took a noticeable turn for the better in early June, according to the latest University of Michigan survey. The headline...
The Suburban Rental Boom Reshaping Communities
Between 2018 and 2023, the trend of renting in U.S. suburbs has accelerated significantly, reshaping traditional housing patterns. According to a recent Point2Homes report, rentership...
Inflation Cools in May, Surprising Wall Street and Easing Pressure on Consumers
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers are in, and they’re giving both investors and everyday consumers a reason to exhale. For May, the CPI...
U.S. Small-Business Confidence Rises in May, but Uncertainty Lingers
Small-business owners in the United States felt a bit more optimistic in May, as confidence levels bounced back after several months of stagnation. According to...
May Private Payrolls Show Slower Growth, Wage Gains Steady
Private payrolls in the United States increased by just 37,000 in May, marking a notable slowdown compared to the 60,000 jobs added in April and...
Toyota Rebrands and Upgrades Its Electric SUV to Take On Tesla and GM
Toyota (NYSE: TM) is giving its only all-electric vehicle in the U.S. a fresh start for the 2026 model year, starting with a new, simpler...
