Stocks dropped on Monday, with the benchmark S&P 500 at a two-month low as bond yields surged after robust payroll numbers last week.
Read More S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors scale back bets on Fed rate cuts in 2025Tag: inflation
US weekly jobless claims fall to 11-month low as labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market.
Read More US weekly jobless claims fall to 11-month low as labor market remains stableCredit Card Defaults At Highest Level Since Great Recession In 2008
According to the Financial Times, U.S. credit card defaults increased to their highest level since the start of the 2008 Great Recession, which is a telling sign that lower-income Americans are struggling after dealing with years of high inflation.
Read More Credit Card Defaults At Highest Level Since Great Recession In 2008Retail, Chain Store Closures Have Surged 69% In 2024: Which Were Affected?
With CVS, Big Lots, and other businesses closing several locations across the U.S. this year, the number of store closures is up by 69%, increasing tremendously in 2024.
Read More Retail, Chain Store Closures Have Surged 69% In 2024: Which Were Affected?US core capital goods orders rebound as economy eyes strong end to 2024
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods surged in November, offering more signs that the economy is on solid footing as the year ends.
Read More US core capital goods orders rebound as economy eyes strong end to 2024Party City Shutters Doors After 40 Years Of Business
The retail store, known for supplying customers with everything they need to plan the perfect party, will be closing all of its stores after running out of money to stay in operation, according to CNN.
Read More Party City Shutters Doors After 40 Years Of Business