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Americans Are Spending Their Savings. The Jobs Market Isn’t Helping.

Americans Are Spending Their Savings. The Jobs Market Isn’t Helping.

by chrissywang70 | Mar 9, 2026 | Employment, Retail

As retail sales slipped and the job market weakened, Americans are draining their savings to cover what their paychecks no longer can. Retail sales fell 0.2% in January from the month before, the Census Bureau reported Friday, according to the retail sales data...
Winter Storms May Deepen Economic Chill After Retail Sales Stagnant in December

Winter Storms May Deepen Economic Chill After Retail Sales Stagnant in December

by chrissywang70 | Feb 28, 2026 | Featured, Retail

Retail sales growth remained stagnant in December, and economists say the downward trend will probably continue into January. Retail sales declined by approximately 0.02% in December from November, falling short of many economists’ expectations for modest...

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