by Olivia Morley | Apr 14, 2021 | Economy, Featured, Newest, Retail Sales
The Census Bureau will release the advance monthly retail sales report for April on Thursday. The report shows how much consumers spent on retail trade in the previous month – an important indicator of economic health. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect sales...
by Minji Koo | Mar 14, 2020 | Consumer Price Index, Economy
Inflation crept up in February but could begin falling with the continued drop of oil prices following the COVID-19 outbreak. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday that the Consumer Price Index, which measures how much consumers pay for food, housing,...
by Teddy Grant | Apr 5, 2017 | Economy, Newest, Personal Income
Personal income increased in February, a few weeks after the Federal Reserve increased interest rates in a move indicating strength in the economy. The gain of 0.4 percent brought income to $57.7 billion this month, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This...
by Mariya Pylayev | Apr 15, 2012 | Economy
B y Mariya Pylayev Retail sales likely experienced a modest increase in March, following suit with recent slower-than-expected job growth. Retail sales are predicted to rise 0.3 percent, according to a Bloomberg survey of 71 economists. The forecast follows a 1.1...
