After splurging on the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day sales, Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest amount in more than a year. Retail sales fell 0.6% last month, marking the biggest decrease since May 2025,

U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the largest drop since May 2025, surprising economists who expected a slight increase. Rising fuel prices and reduced online sales contributed to the decline. Despite this,

US retail sales fell in July by the most in more than a year as consumers pulled back on purchases of autos and at online stores.

M/M to $763.6B vs. +0.1% consensus and +0.2% prior, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Friday. Core retail sales (excluding motor vehicles and parts): -0.3% M/M vs. +0.2% consensus and -0.

Inflation is slowing, but Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has now staked his credibility on getting it down further. WSJ’s Aaron Back explains.

Businesses’ costs aren’t rising as fast as they have been in recent months, an indication that price hikes could slow for consumers in the months ahead.

This week’s inflation data all but guaranteed the Fed won’t be raising rates at their next meeting. Inflation dipped slightly in July to 3.4%, down a tenth of a percent from J

A rebound in gas prices is expected to send inflation numbers higher in the forthcoming July report. (Aug. 14, 2026)

Treasury yields are on pace for a weekly decline following signs of cooling inflation that bolster odds of a Fed hold, not hike, next month. Oil prices edge higher as the supply chain remains choked in the Middle East and the White House threatens Iran with more economic isolation.

Benchmark government bond yields were a tad lower early Thursday, as traders awaited factory gate inflation data. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped 1.6 basis points to 4.674%, leaving it just several basis points below multi-month highs.

The moves come after the latest retail sales figures missed expectations and the U.S. said its naval blockade of Iranian ports could continue "indefinitely."

Government bond yields are rising again, defying a run of soft economic data. Yields, which rise when bond prices fall, are up more on longer-term notes and bonds–extending a recent trend that began w

Student-loan borrowers are facing sweeping repayment changes. Here's what's on their minds, from new payments to billing errors.

Despite backing from both Republicans and one Democrat, the bill is facing resistance from an unexpected source.

New data shows student loan borrowers are finding it more difficult to afford student loan payments after several new changes took effect July 1—including the elimination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan,

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The revised predictions followed the latest inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.

Cooling inflation has led experts to lower their Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) forecasts for the new year, There's still time for things to change before an official COLA is announced.

Every year, millions of retirees eagerly await news about the next Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). It’s one

The annual COLA is set based on changes in the CPI-W data from the third quarter of each year. July's CPI-W rose 3.4% year over year, but inflation cooled from June. Social Security recipients have continued to lose purchasing power in their benefits.