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Strong US retail sales signal resilient economy in November
U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in November, beating forecasts as vehicle purchases rebounded, though economists warn higher prices are squeezing lower-income households.
US consumer confidence falls again in December survey
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as business conditions turned negative and worries about jobs and income grew.
Consumer spending lifts US GDP growth in third quarter
Robust consumer spending pushed US GDP growth to a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, though inflation, tariffs and a shutdown cloud outlook.
Trade policy and inflation raise risks for Colorado economy
Colorado’s economy faces rising risks from trade policy and inflation, with tariffs, slower job growth, and uneven consumer spending shaping the 2026 outlook.
Fed inflation gauge stays high as spending slows
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as consumer spending weakened, shaping expectations for an interest rate cut next week.
Analysts warn K-shaped economy is widening in the U.S.
Analysts warn the K-shaped economy is widening as higher-income Americans gain and lower-income households face weaker wages, rising prices and slowing hiring.
US retail sales rise slightly as consumers pull back in September
US retail sales rose 0.2 percent in September as consumers eased spending after strong summer gains. Economists say inflation, weak hiring, and tariffs are weighing on demand.
Retail sales rebound in October ahead of holidays
U.S. retail sales rose in October, showing monthly and annual gains as consumers boosted spending ahead of the holiday season, NRF data shows.
Tariffs and slowdown curb retailers’ holiday hiring plans
Economic uncertainty and tariffs are forcing retailers to scale back or delay holiday hiring, signaling a cautious outlook for the 2025 shopping season.
CBO downgrades US outlook with higher jobless, inflation
The CBO projects higher unemployment and inflation with slower GDP growth this year, citing Trump’s tariffs, tax law, and immigration policies.
US economy grows 3.3% in Q2 after trade-driven slump
The U.S. economy expanded 3.3% in Q2 2025, rebounding from a first-quarter downturn as imports fell and consumer spending showed modest improvement.
Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as shoppers buy ahead of tariffs
U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in July, driven by auto and furniture purchases as shoppers rushed to buy ahead of tariff-related price hikes.
