The global economy is grappling with a significant wave of escalating tariffs throughout 2025, primarily initiated by the United States, which has triggered widespread retaliatory measures from its key trading partners. These protectionist policies are casting a long shadow over global economic stability, threatening to decelerate growth, disrupt intricate supply
The American economy is facing a new headwind as weakening wage growth begins to temper consumer spending, raising concerns about the pace and sustainability of the broader economic recovery. Recent data indicates a moderation in the rate at which workers' earnings are increasing, a trend that, while potentially helping to
The U.S. economy finds itself at a precarious juncture, characterized by a stark divergence between top-line unemployment figures and the underlying anxieties of American consumers. While headline job numbers and retail sales data have often painted a picture of resilience, recent revisions to historical job data and a consistent
The "Motley Fool Money" crew discusses another disappointing jobs report, the week in artificial intelligence, and a vibe check on some of the most talked about names on the market.
Wall Street is currently navigating a period of cautious optimism, a delicate balancing act against the backdrop of the historical "September Effect" – a notorious pattern of market underperformance during the ninth month of the year. Despite this seasonal headwind, a palpable sense of contrarian optimism is building among analysts, fueled
Despite widespread market expectations for a September interest rate cut, the Federal Reserve finds itself navigating a perilous economic landscape marked by persistently high inflation. Stubbornly "sticky" services inflation, coupled with the escalating impact of new tariffs on core goods, is creating a complex dilemma for policymakers. While a cooling
The S&P 500 index has repeatedly scaled new all-time highs in recent months, a testament to robust corporate earnings and an enduring wave of optimism, largely fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This remarkable ascent, however, has ignited a fervent debate among financial analysts: are we witnessing a healthy
Analysis of AbbVie, Bank of America, and Costco highlights distinct technicals, fundamentals, and risks across health care, financials, and consumer staples.
As the summer fades and financial professionals return to their desks, the specter of the "September Effect"—a historical tendency for stock markets to deliver their weakest performance of the year—looms large over global equities. For September 2025, this seasonal anomaly is amplified by a complex web of economic
Holiday shoppers plan to spend $1,552 on gifts, travel, and entertainment, 5% less than last year, with Gen Z cutting spending by 23%. PwC survey shows price-conscious mindset and impact of tariffs on consumer behavior.
Wall Street is currently engaged in a delicate balancing act, navigating a complex landscape characterized by both immediate caution and an underlying, persistent optimism. This duality stems from a confluence of economic uncertainties, such as lingering inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory, juxtaposed against surprisingly robust corporate earnings
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how large-format grocery & general merchandise retailer stocks fared in Q2, starting with BJ's (NYSE:BJ).
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the large-format grocery & general merchandise retailer stocks, including Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and its peers.
