10 , 30 year yields lower as February retail sales come in weak

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - 5h

Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts

Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.

CBS News - 10h

U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report

Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.

MarketWatch - 10h

Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected

Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

CNBC - 10h

Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected

The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.

CNBC - 5d

Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected

Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.

MarketWatch - 5d

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - Mar. 11

U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors digest latest inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited the producer price index report and weighed the state of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - 4d

Kohl’s stock tumbles on weak outlook as sales slide. Retailer is taking action, CEO says.

Kohl’s has “identified key areas of focus,” CEO Ashley Buchanan said.

MarketWatch - 6d

China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations

China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.

CNBC - 20h

Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

ABC News - Mar. 9

Fashion-retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for a second time

Forever 21's U.S. retail operator plans liquidation sales after filing Chapter 11 for the second time in six years.

CBS News - 10h

Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations

The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.

CBS News - 5d

Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms

Bond yields finished lower Thursday, as investors faced the prospect of a potential U.S. government shutdown and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was more focused on the ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...

NBC News - 6d

CrossFit Is for Sale Again Amid Years of Shake-Ups

The search for new owners comes after a tumultuous five years for the fitness company, including an athlete death and financial concerns.

The New York Times - 4d

Puma’s stock dives to near 9-year low as ‘trade disputes’ hit sales of sports apparel

Shares of Puma tumbled to a near nine-year low on Wednesday after the German sportswear group warned that geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty would contribute to another year of weak growth.

MarketWatch - 5d

Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations

The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

2-year Treasury note yield bounces from October low as investors await U.S. inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the latest consumer price index reading.

CNBC - 6d

Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart

February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.

CNBC - Mar. 7

2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest level in 6 months on recession talk

Bond yields dropped sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend shrugged off the possibility that his policies would cause a U.S. recession.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - 6d

Arcade1Up Digital Board Game Tablet Is On Sale For Up To $100 Off

Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board is on sale for $50 off at multiple major retailers, including Amazon , Walmart , and Best Buy . Normally $500, the Infinity Game Board is up for grabs for $450. ...

GameSpot - 4d

Marvin Harrison Jr. jerseys now on sale!

After nearly a year and a settled lawsuit, Cardinals fans can now buy a Marvin Harrison Jr. jersey. They are on sale and available.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Unpacking February's slight inflation cooldown

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent ...

CBS News - 5d

Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of namesake fashion house

Italian designer hands over to Dario Vitale after nearly 30 years as group nears sale

Financial Times - 4d

Best Steam Spring Sale 2025 Game Deals

The Steam Spring Sale has begun, and like previous years, thousands of games have been discounted for the event. This is one of the shorter sales on the Steam calendar, as it only runs from March ...

GameSpot - 4d

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.

CNBC - 6d

Thief who murdered Amazon driver jailed for at least 30 years

Mark Ross given 30-year minimum term for killing driver whose van he was trying to steal in crash.

BBC News - 3d

‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange

NSE's Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now that valuations are "back to near their 10-year average."

CNBC - 5d

Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets

Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - 5d

Stitch Fix’s stock rallies after styling service boosts full-year sales forecast

Shares of Stitch Fix rallied after hours on Tuesday, after the online clothing and styling service nudged its full-year sales forecast higher and said its turnaround efforts were working, even as ...

MarketWatch - 5d

February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement

New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January ...

NBC News - 5d

Apple now faces a problem far bigger than tariffs or weak iPhone sales

A prominent Apple blogger says the company “squandered” its credibility by advertising Siri features as an iPhone 16 selling point — when they were nowhere near ready to use.

MarketWatch - 1d

California's wine supply drops 24% in lowest haul in 30 years

California's wine supply has dropped 24% compared to the year before, according to a new report. It's the lowest haul in nearly 30 years. Elizabeth Cook joins to discuss.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Kohl's shares plunge 20% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead

Kohl's posted a beat on revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, but issued disappointing guidance for the year ahead.

CNBC - 6d

Tesla sales have ‘significantly underperformed’ in all key regions, analyst says

Mizuho lowers its price target by 16.5% to reflect all of the EV maker’s current woes.

MarketWatch - 14m

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