Washington D.C., October 6, 2025 – The American labor market appears to have hit a significant speed bump, with Moody's Analytics reporting "essentially no job growth" for the U.S. in September 2025. This concerning assessment comes at a critical juncture for the economy, compounded by an ongoing federal government
Adobe said that Cyber Week, the five days including Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, is expected to drive 17.2% of overall spend this season, at $43.7 billion, up 6.3% from a year earlier.
The vital U.S. service sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, has hit a significant snag, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) latest report indicating a stagnation marked by weak hiring and a contraction in business activity. Released on October 3, 2025, the September ISM Services PMI registered
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
The U.S. private sector labor market unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in September 2025, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report released on October 1, 2025. This surprising downturn sharply contrasts with economists' forecasts of modest job growth and signals a notable softening in labor momentum. The report,
As the United States government enters a shutdown as of October 1, 2025, financial markets are bracing for a fresh wave of economic uncertainty and volatility. This immediate "risk-off" environment has seen an initial dip in stock futures and a sell-off in the broader market, though historical data suggests the
As September 2025 draws to a close, a palpable sense of unease has settled over global financial markets, triggered by the looming specter of a U.S. government shutdown. While Wall Street indices managed to close slightly higher despite these concerns, the broader international landscape reflects a more cautious "risk-off"
New data released today, September 26, 2025, reveals a robust surge in US consumer spending, acting as a crucial pillar of economic resilience. However, a deeper dive into the figures indicates that this growth is disproportionately driven by the nation's wealthiest households, raising questions about economic equity and the long-term
U.S. consumer confidence has taken a significant hit in September 2025, reaching its lowest point in months, according to recent reports from both The Conference Board and the University of Michigan. This sharp decline in sentiment signals growing apprehension among American households regarding the nation's economic trajectory, fueled by
The Consumer Discretionary Sector experienced a significant downturn on September 23, 2025, as automotive retail giant AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported a disappointing profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter. This unexpected stumble, marking AutoZone's fifth consecutive earnings shortfall, sent immediate ripples across the market, highlighting growing concerns over corporate profitability
The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary sector experienced a significant downturn today, September 23, 2025, registering a notable decline of -1.49%. This pronounced weakness was largely driven by a disappointing profit miss from automotive parts giant AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), whose fiscal fourth-quarter results sent ripples of concern through the
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Dollar General (NYSE:DG) and the rest of the non-discretionary retail stocks fared in Q2.
Food inflation continues to cast a long shadow over global economies, fundamentally altering consumer spending habits and reshaping the retail landscape. While the relentless surge in food prices poses a significant strain on household budgets, it simultaneously creates a unique advantage for certain retailers. The phenomenon of consumers "trading down"
Wall Street kept driving equity valuations higher on Friday, extending the momentum from Thursday when all major U.S. benchmarks closed at record highs following the Federal Reserve's rate cut.
