Prior to the pandemic, which tipped many retailers into bankruptcy, Moody’s vulnerable retailer list leaned more heavily toward apparel and department stores. Now, Sokolyanska sees a mix of sectors represented, including retail-adjacent companies.“The defaults in the retail sector remain elevated and our list of at-risk retailers is as long today as it was last year,” Raya Sokolyanska, vice president of corporate finance at Moody’s Ratings, said.As for retailers currently at risk, they’re facing many of the ...

Scott Galloway joins “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” to talk about his economic strike campaign, “Resist and Unsubscribe.” Like many Americans, Galloway was feeling powerless against the Trump administration's worst policy impulses. And then it hit him: knowing Trump responds only to changes in the market, why not use our keyboards and our spending power to push back through economic action? Designed as a "coordinated economic strike targeting tech and AI companies enabling state power,” ‘Resist and ...

Consumers in the Northeast facing one of the coldest winters in years are splurging on spa days and new jackets to stave off the deep freeze. https://t.co/03ICsYbLVL ...

China's biggest holiday, the Lunar New Year, is here, and big holidays mean a lot of spending. In 2023, the latest data available, Chinese consumers spent more than $140 billion on travel, retail gifts and more. And luxury brands desperate for growth this year want a piece of that pie.Every year in the Chinese calendar is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals. 2026 is the year of the horse. The 15-day celebration will act as a test of Chinese consumers' willingness to spend.After years of economic slowdow ...

Concerts have roared back to life in China. Spending on experiences is rising in spite of, or perhaps even because of, a gloomy economic outlook https://t.co/Tl9Wp6LbhC ...

Welcome to Market Catalyst. I'm Julie Hyman. We are 30 minutes into the US trading day. So, let's get to the three market catalysts we're watching this hour. First off, we'll have more on the latest inflation report as traders increase bets on rate cuts this year. Plus, the price is tight. We'll hone in on the state of the consumer as shoppers seek value as they navigate inflation. and we'll bring you the latest from Washington as President Trump looks to narrow the scope of his steel and aluminum tariffs. ...

For the most online consumers in history, spending decisions have everything to do with how to best broadcast their personal brands. https://t.co/1dMA1gHvTq ...

Australia’s consumer spending lifted in January, buoyed by tennis and other summer events, private data showed, though expectations of higher borrowing costs may curb momentum in the months ahead https://t.co/AOHU2h5AW0 ...

Gen Zers and millennials are swimming in student debt and may never own homes, but they’re splurging on gut-healthy juices and rotisserie chickens. https://t.co/16ctTPmmLp ...

Labor Market Overview - January job gains totaled 130,000 nonfarm payrolls, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, the lowest since August [2] - Despite these gains, the labor market remains stagnant, with significant revisions indicating virtually no job growth in the second half of 2025 [2][3] - The concentration of job growth in a few sectors raises concerns about the overall health of the labor market [3] Economic Projections - The chief economist at EY-Parthenon anticipates subdued job growth for the remainder of 2026, potentially not exceeding 50,000 jobs per month [3] - Revisions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed an average job gain of only 15,000 per month last year, with a net loss of 1,000 jobs in the last six months [3] Consumer Income and Spending - Average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% in January, but the annual gain of 3.71% is the lowest since July 2024, indicating pressure on consumer income [5] - Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December, which could pose risks given that consumer spending accounts for over two-thirds of U.S. economic activity [5] - The combination of stagnant job growth and income pressures suggests a shift towards an "income-less expansion," affecting many families' financial stability [6]