Inflation (Economics)

November 2, 2023

Holiday Retail Sales Are Expected to Increase, but at a Slower Pace

The News Holiday spending is expected to increase this year, but analysts foresee it slowing down from peak pandemic years, when Americans spent at record levels. […]
October 29, 2023

Halloween Shoppers Not Spooked as Economic Slowdown Remains Elusive

Economists spent much of 2023 warning that a recession could be imminent as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to the highest level in more than […]
June 9, 2023

How Engagement Rings Explain What’s Happening in the Economy

A major jeweler claims the pandemic may have prevented people from meeting their future fiancés, cutting demand for engagement rings. Inflation and anxiety among shoppers haven’t […]
August 20, 2022

Brands Grapple With Inflation by Being More Transparent About Price Increases

As brands grapple with inflation, a new playbook has emerged: Be upfront about price increases, and hope that transparency will keep customers loyal. When inflation began […]