Economic Indicators

November layoffs dropped 53% from last month but rose 24% yearly, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels not seen since COVID-19 pandemic struck the American workforce.

Dollar Tree sees surprising surge in higher-income customers earning over $100,000, with 60% of new shoppers from affluent households seeking value amid economic pressures.

Grand Canyon South Rim faces water emergency as broken pipeline forces hotel closures. Park remains open for day visits while water repairs continue.

Small businesses lost 120,000 jobs in November amid heightened economic uncertainty over tariffs and outpaced job gains at larger firms, according to the latest ADP employment report.

Macy's achieved its highest sales in three years as its turnaround plan shows results with consecutive quarterly growth at its flagship stores.

Payroll processing firm ADP on Wednesday released its private sector jobs data for November. Employment in the private sector decreased by 32,000 jobs in the month.

Oil and gas prices are set to drop by 2026, with Brent crude falling to $55 per barrel and retail gas reaching $3 per gallon, according to new EIA projections.

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.