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These 2 charts show just how little faith Americans have in the economy

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 05:42

Tech Insider : Economy

Now hiring sign — A hiring sign in Los Angeles.
Mario Tama/Getty Images

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Everyone hates high prices. So why are we all still spending like crazy?

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 05:57

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Photo illustration of a 100 dollar bill. — America has become a nation of hate spenders. We're sick of high prices, but it's not stopping us from shopping.
Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI

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The economy is fantastic — unless you want a new job, a new home, or a new car

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 05:22

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A quarter trapped in a spider web — Making a major life change, such as buying a house or finding a new job, is going to come at a cost.
iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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Macy's and Best Buy are banking on small-format stores to lower costs and boost consumer convenience amid an ever-shifting retail landscape

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 20:43

Tech Insider : Economy

Macy's — AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File

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A key indicator shows Americans' financial stress is mounting

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:54

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Stock image of woman sitting by window — One key indicator shows US consumers' financial stress is climbing.
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A year ago most economists expected a recession. Now 91% say otherwise.

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:16

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Consumer spending US economy markets — The majority of economists do not expect a recession in the next 12 months, a new NABE survey found.
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American consumers haven't been this upbeat about the economy since 2021

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:47

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Shoppers have their receipts and carts checked by an employee as they exit from a Costco store in Alhambra, California, on August 19, 2019/ — Consumer sentiment jumped to start 2024, hitting its highest mark since 2021.
Frederic J. Brown/Getty Images

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Americans are missing credit card payments at the highest rate in a decade

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 10:29

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Shopping Mall — The share of credit card balances 30 days past due is at the highest in a decade.
Oli Scarff/Getty Images

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It's our fault you feel bad about the economy

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 06:02

Tech Insider : Economy

woman looking at phone, sad — Many Americans don't think the economy is doing as well as it is.
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