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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 - 14h

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 - 13h

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 - 13h

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

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 - 8h

Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief

Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.

CNBC - 8h

3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail

To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.

Inc. - 4d

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

What does February's inflation report mean for me?

Egg prices went up and airfare prices went down. Here's what to know about February's inflation report.

The Hill - 4d

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

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

Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.

CNBC - 4d

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 - 14h

Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.

CNBC - 5d

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

Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil

Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound.

CBS News - 2d

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Mar. 7

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

Wholesale price measure was flat in February, compared with expected increase

The producer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - 4d

Wholesale inflation flattens out in February in another sign of easing inflation

Wholesale prices were unchanged in February, offering more evidence that inflation pressures eased somewhat in early 2025.

MarketWatch - 4d

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

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

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

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

What contributed to February's cooling inflation

A better-than-expected inflation report may have contributed to a better stock market performance. Still the trade war is still on, and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs. Kelly ...

CBS News - 5d

German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in February

Yahoo News - 3d

Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February

Tepid gains after a January dropoff indicate growing caution among U.S. shoppers amid stock market plunges and DOGE job cuts.

Inc. - 12h

Wealth managers dump investment trust shares

But retail investors buy into the troubled sector

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Wholesale prices flat in February PPI report; Trump threatens 200% tariffs on alcohol from EU

The Producer Price Index was flat in February, showing a yearly increase of 3.2%, below economist expectations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the report and President ...

CBS News - 4d

U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The New York Times - 5d

US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years

Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 ...

The Guardian - 4d

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

Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.

While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10