Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. Weather significantly impacts retail, yet many underutilize ...

Sales of existing homes fell 3. 6% in March as prices rose, prompting the National Association of Realtors to lower its ...

Total new-vehicle sales for November 2025, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,255,900, a 5.2% decrease year over year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power ...

Total new-vehicle sales for February 2026, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,183,000, a 3.8% decrease year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power ...

After two grinding years of frozen listings and frustrated buyers, housing economists say 2026 could finally bring a meaningful release of pent‑up demand. Forecasts now point to a sharp increase in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Holiday retail sales are expected to grow by 2.9% to 3.4% ...

As mortgage rates stabilize and inventory grows, the 2026 housing market outlook points to modest price changes and improved conditions for buyers. AI Summary 2026 is upon us and for this year, I want ...

(Reuters) -Signify, the world's biggest lights maker, reported a steeper than expected 8.4% drop in third-quarter sales and lowered its full-year guidance on Friday, hit by falling demand from ...

September WTI crude oil (CLU25) on Wednesday closed down -0.52 (-0.82%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25) closed down -0.0040 (-0.19%). Crude oil prices on Wednesday fell due to a bearish weekly ...