Economy

The New York Fed found that consumers' expectations about missed debt payments edged higher in September for the fourth consecutive month, as some may face increased budget pressures.

The largest retail trade group in the U.S. expects holiday spending to grow modestly despite a shortened shopping period and economic toll from two hurricanes.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, has the worst record on fiscal responsibility of any governor in the U.S., according to a new report.

A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the U.K. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.

Though consumer inflation concerns persist, Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner ensures that the retailer is doing "everything" it can to keep prices low.

A new cake shop coming to Disney's Florida theme park is being criticized for its high prices, with fans calling the cost of food items "obscene" and "offensive."

Starbucks has been pulling back recent promotions as it works to turn around the company under new leadership. Brian Niccol took over the helm in August.

Small business owners with locations on Florida's Gulf Coast are facing thousands of dollars' worth of damage after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the area.

A majority of U.S. households with incomes between $30,000 and $130,000 rate their personal financial situations negatively, a new survey from Primerica shows.

Bentonville, Arkansas, has been experiencing major growth in recent years. Its real estate market has become a hot spot alongside the city’s growth.

Restaurant owners at St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida, were hit hard by Hurricane Helene. One owner is determined to reopen within a matter of weeks.

Nearly 450 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing due to underperformance, according to the company, which did not disclose which stores will be closing.

Fisher-Price and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling all models of the Sunga Swings after five infants reportedly died while sleeping in the seats.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief Jamie Dimon on Friday sounded the alarm about "critical risks" to the U.S. economy in the bank's third-quarter earnings report.

The unchanged reading in the producer price index for final demand last month followed an unrevised 0.2% gain in August, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.