U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June

U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June

The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also...
NRF Releases 2026 Top 100 Retailers List

NRF Releases 2026 Top 100 Retailers List

The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to 2025 U.S. retail sales. As the largest retailers continue to expand...
Consumer Confidence Slightly Up in June

Consumer Confidence Slightly Up in June

The Consumer Confidence Index from The Conference Board rose by 0.6 points in June to 91.2, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May.  The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell by 3.0 points to...