Economic Indicators

All Joann Fabrics and Crafts locations across the U.S. will close down over the next several weeks, according to Joann Inc., just one month after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Walmart and Costco have touted that they are appealing to a more affluent shopper. Walmart has steadily been growing its appeal to higher earners for years.

Consumer sentiment plunged more than expected in February while households' inflation expectations amid uncertainty over the impact of President Trump's economic plans.

Federal Reserve officials cautioned that uncertainty over the impact of President Trump's tariffs and immigration policies could impact the outlook for curbing inflation.

Mortgage rates fell for a fifth week in a row but remain elevated near 7%, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.85%.

EV maker Nikola Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday after the embattled company faced “significant" macroeconomic challenges.

JPMorgan Chase is opening a new headquarters in New York City later this year. It will feature numerous perks as employees are mandated to return to the office.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently blocked the airline junk fee rule that the DOT says would have saved consumers $500 million annually.

Cocoa production has been hammered in back-to-back crop years due to weather and crop conditions,. forcing many manufacturers to raise the costs of chocolates.

Joann, an Ohio-based crafts retailer, is trying to shutter more than half of its 800 locations nationwide as it restructures under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

The producer price index for final demand rose 0.4% last month after an upwardly revised 0.5% gain in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday.

JCPenney is shuttering a handful of locations throughout the country. The company cited "expiring lease agreements" and "market changes" for the reason behind the closures.

The Labor Department on Wednesday released the consumer price index for January, which showed that inflation remained elevated in as the Federal Reserve considers a continued pause on rate cuts.

President Trump's comments come a day after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said on Capitol Hill that the central bank doesn’t need to “hurry" to lower interest rates.

Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback to stores thanks to a $25 million investment deal with Kirkland's. Industry experts are still questioning whether the brand will survive.

Boom Supersonic says its XB-1 aircraft achieved supersonic flight without an audible sonic boom on the ground below. CEO Blake Scholl hopes supersonic passenger flight will eventually be allowed in the U.S.

Surcharges are never welcomed by consumers, but restaurant industry experts argue they are better than overall menu increases, which don't always come down.

The Labor Department on Friday released its jobs report for January, which showed that the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs last month, which was below economists' expectations.

Companies in the private sector added 183,000 jobs in January, payroll processing firm ADP said on Wednesday. The figure is above economists' estimates of 150,000 jobs.

Tyson Foods is implementing contingency plans for President Trump's looming tariffs that could take effect in a month if Canada and Mexico don't strike a final deal with the U.S.