Stories Tagged as
Consumer demand
Corporate profits have been trending down. That's what the Federal Reserve wants to see.
by
Justin Ho
Nov 28, 2023
It means interest rate hikes are having the intended effect. Tapering consumer demand and high labor costs are weighing on earnings.
Best Buy says electronics demand could pick up again
by
Justin Ho
Aug 31, 2023
Demand for consumer electronics has fallen since the early days of the pandemic. But Best Buy says electronics demand could stabilize in the near future, or even grow.
Why durable goods orders reflect consumer demand
by
Justin Ho
Jun 26, 2023
This week, the Census Bureau will report how many manufactured durable goods businesses ordered in May. Many manufacturers haven't been making as many products, but certain types of equipment are still in high demand.
As demand shifts, some businesses are weighed down with too much inventory
by
Justin Ho
Feb 8, 2023
Especially those closely tied to the housing market.
Are the latest GDP numbers good news? It depends on how you look at them.
by
Mitchell Hartman
and Justin Ho
Jan 26, 2023
The economy grew, but not as much as expected. Some parts of the economy are slowing, but not as much as expected.
It's 2023: Does anyone want to buy a car?
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 18, 2023
Electric vehicle sales are up, but is demand for cars overall taking a dip?
For public good, not for profit.
Small retailers are caught between order backlogs and ramping demand
by
Sean McHenry
Oct 29, 2021
Three independent retailers on how they're dealing with shortages, price increases and high demand.
Business inventories didn't decline as sharply in September. That's good news.
by
Justin Ho
Oct 28, 2021
It means businesses know that consumers want to buy and are working to meet that demand.
What the “beer game” can teach about supply chain challenges
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 29, 2021
From semiconductors to chicken wings, global supply chains are experiencing whiplash. A Harvard professor explains how to avoid that.