Tag: U.S. economy

by The City Wire staff -

Fiscal cliff discovered long ago

While “fiscal cliff” negotiations may produce high drama for journalists and partisans as well as desperate uncertainty from Main Street to Wall Street, they are an absolute gold mine for…

by The City Wire staff -

Retailers’ October sales top estimates

U.S. retailers posted October same- store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as rising home values and consumer confidence boosted spending. Gap Inc. and Target Corp. were among chains that trailed…