New data shows retail and restaurant spending rose again last month, suggesting consumers unhappy about higher post-pandemic prices are still buying, especially when they can get a good deal.
The nonprofit’s report is part of an effort to track the needs and circumstances of people living in dire economic straits. That includes people below the poverty line, but also those above the ...
North Carolina should experience steady but unspectacular economic growth in 2025. Consumers seem to be regaining their footing after several years of inflation-related struggles. Businesses are still ...