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U.S. Economy Seen Expanding Through 2026: Institute for Supply Management
The U.S. economy continues to battle the headwinds posed by trade issues, continued inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertain. The result, the nation's supply and purchasing execs say, is the U.S. economy is expected to expand for the remainder of 2026.
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Inflation Speeds Up Again, Dealing Another Blow to Bev/Al Marketers
Inflation speeded up in May, rising 4.2% from a year earlier, the fastest pace since April 2023.
While many producers have tried to hold the line on prices, others have raised them, wiping out pay increases Americans received over the past year. Adjusted for inflation, hourly earning have fallen
US Consumer Confidence Edged Lower in May, but Good News for Bev/Al
There's good news for bev/al marketers buried in this month's Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index: consumers plan to spend more on eating and drinking outside the home.
As for the Consumer Confidence Index overall, it dipped 0.7 points to 93.1 (1985=100) in