Economy

A plethora of market forces, from federal subsidies to input prices, impact the cost of organic food.

Home Depot, Lowe’s, and TJX reported fourth-quarter and year-end results, citing concerns over weakening consumer spending despite some bright spots.

Overall 2024 GDP growth was at 2.8 percent, a lower growth rate compared with 2023.

The current macroeconomic climate and changing consumer preferences have forced many C-store chains to reevaluate product offerings, according to an expert.

Costco is opening new warehouses in several markets, despite store closures and bankruptcies among other major retailers.

Four banks have confirmed disruption for customers on Friday morning.

A European Commission spokesperson said the creation of the ‘world’s largest free market’ has been a boon for the United States.

Even though the products come from the same animal, the U.S. chicken meat industry is much better equipped to handle the bird flu challenge.

In February, business activity growth ‘came close to stalling,’ said an S&P report.

Currently, the first Fed meeting with a market bet for a cut is in June.

Trade policy uncertainty and inflation concerns pushed consumer confidence to its lowest level in nearly a year.

Simon Hoare MP called for cash access assessments to take better account of rural communities and the vulnerable people within them.

The Department of Government Efficiency says it has saved an estimated $65 billion so far.

Student loans, credit card debt, and the ease of spending with a smartphone all take a toll on saving, and that could jeopardize retirement security.

It is the third time in a row that the regulator has increased the price cap for households on a standard tariff.

‘It will eventually mean that other countries and regions trade more with each other than with the U.S.,’ economics author Michael O'Sullivan said.

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Trump’s tariff plans could usher in a new era of free trade.

‘This year, we’re predicting more moderate price gains, as we’re starting to see more inventory come onto the market,’ one expert said.

More than 90 people were caught trying to bring in eggs from Mexico, border officials in El Paso, Texas, said.