Economy Week Ahead: Inflation and Retail Sales in Focus

Updated Sept. 11, 2022 3:44 pm ET Listen to article (1 minute) Monday The U.K.’s Office…

Macy’s Cuts Earnings Outlook as Markdown Season Looms

Listen to article (2 minutes) Macy’s lowered its full-year sales and earnings outlook, citing a pullback…

Retail Spending in July to Reflect Impact of Lower Gas Prices

Americans slowed retail spending in July as gasoline prices fell and took pressure off household budgets,…

China Growth Slows Across All Fronts in July, Prompting Unexpected Rate Cut

SINGAPORE—China’s economy stumbled in July as a two-month boost from easing lockdowns faded, prompting the country’s…

China Growth Slows Across All Fronts in July, Prompting Unexpected Rate Cut

SINGAPORE—China’s economy stumbled in July as a two-month boost from easing lockdowns faded, prompting the country’s…

Cheap beer, cigarettes benefit as shoppers benefit due to inflation

Buyers are trading discounts on cheaper beer brands and cigarettes as they feel more pressure on…

June retail sales rise as Americans face higher inflation, economists say

Some expected growth in retail sales last month reflects that consumers were paying higher prices for…

Economy week ahead: Inflation and retail sales in focus

Tuesday The National Federation of Independent Business will release data from its monthly survey that gauges…

US retail sales fall in May

retail expenses fell 0.3% in MayThe Commerce Department said Wednesday amid high inflation, rising interest rates…

Signs of recovery in China’s economy, but risk of Kovid lockdown remains

HONG KONG – China’s economy recovered slightly in May, showing signs of a recovery that is…