Economic Indicators

President Donald Trump calls affordability a "Democrat scam" while inflation rises to 3% and voters express growing economic concerns in new polling data across the nation.

National gas prices hit a $2.99 average, saving families money on fuel costs, with the lowest prices in Texas and Louisiana while California remains highest.

Newell Brands to close 20 Yankee Candle stores and cut 900 jobs as part of an optimization plan to streamline operations and align with shopping trends.

Small businesses generate nearly half of U.S. GDP and anticipate 20% of annual sales from Small Business Saturday, making local shopping crucial, according to the SBA.

Housing market sees major price cuts in expensive cities like San Jose and Los Angeles, while affordable markets maintain steady demand and stability, a new report found.

Record $6.4 billion Thanksgiving online spending surge driven by massive discounts up to 28% off electronics, 25% off apparel, and strong Cyber Week deals.

Over half of homebuyers now consider Thanksgiving hosting when house hunting, with Gen Z and millennials leading the trend at 60% each, a new survey shows.

The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed.

The San Francisco Federal Reserve warns that current tariffs are "unprecedented in magnitude" compared to 40 years of trade data, making economic predictions uncertain.

Consumer confidence plunged in November to lowest level since April as Americans cite inflation, tariffs, and uncertainty as weighing on sentiment, according to The Conference Board.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores following its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Nearly 30 states now offer gas under $3 per gallon for Thanksgiving travel, with Oklahoma leading at $2.50 while California tops out at $4.63 per gallon.

A new Bank of America Institute report shows 24% of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck in 2025, up from last year as inflation continues to outpace wages.

Despite real estate challenges, 10 U.S. cities saw major home value gains since the pandemic, with some properties increasing over 80% in six years.

Gap CEO Richard Dickson announces aggressive expansion into beauty and accessories, appointing industry veterans to lead the strategic push.

The rural housing affordability crisis deepens as income needed to buy a home jumped 105.8% since the pandemic, requiring $74,508 annually compared to $36,206 in 2019.

September jobs report surprises with 119,000 new positions added, more than double economists' forecasts, as government shutdown delayed crucial economic data release.

Federal Reserve policymakers remain divided on December interest rate cuts as FOMC minutes revealed differing views on monetary policy amid inflation and labor market concerns.

Verizon will lay off more than 13,000 workers as new CEO Dan Schulman implements an aggressive cost-cutting strategy to compete with AT&T and T-Mobile.

The Labor Department released the September jobs report, which showed that job growth continued at a subdued pace amid economic uncertainty over trade policy.