Friday, 9 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
If energy and food prices continue to surge, consumers aren't going to be able to keep up, which would have a huge impact on the economy -- and stocks. Still, the market doesn't seem worried.
Thursday, 17 Apr 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
A souring job market and rising costs of the usual teen indulgences — pizza, a drive to the mall, the hottest new jeans — are causing teens to do something they rarely do: be thrifty.
Wednesday, 5 Mar 2008 | Source: Reuters
U.S. retailers experienced sluggish sales in February, hurt by a weakening economy, high gasoline prices and discounts, according to a study released Wednesday by SpendingPulse.
Tuesday, 4 Mar 2008 | Source: Reuters
U.S. retailers are set to report gloomy February sales later this week as stormy weather and signs of inflation deterred shoppers from stocking up on spring merchandise.