With the 2024 Presidential Election on the horizon, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, has articulated her strategy to support middle-class Americans grappling with daily financial strains. In her recent Raleigh, N.C., address, Harris underscored the imperatives of reducing
The unexpected surge in U.S. retail sales in July, marked by a 1 percent increase, has reversed the slowdown seen in June. This uptick, the largest in over two years, has dispelled prior concerns of an economic downturn. A significant portion of this growth is attributed to robust car sales, which
The perennial concern over an impending recession has been somewhat alleviated in recent months, with recent economic data suggesting improving stability in Canada and North America. Investors who have long worried that one negative shock could further destabilize the economy are finding some
Wayfair's Q2 Struggles Mirror Consumer Caution Amid Economic Headwinds Wayfair, the prominent online retailer renowned for its home furnishings, has recently navigated a rocky terrain marked by declining consumer expenditure and unfavorable economic conditions. The company's second-quarter earnings
The efficacy of the inverted yield curve as a recession predictor has long been a topic of interest for economists and financial analysts alike. Traditionally, an inverted yield curve, where long-term interest rates fall below short-term rates, signals the likelihood of an impending recession.
The U.S. economy's current state is fraught with ambiguity, making it imperative to examine both traditional and non-traditional indicators to get a holistic view. Traditional metrics like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), unemployment rates, retail sales, and
