U.S. retail sales in December 2025 unexpectedly remained flat in December, unchanged from November, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending and the economy as a whole ahead of 2026, Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-retail-sales-unexpectedly-flat-december-2026-02-10/">notes</a>. Economists surveyed by the agency had expected a 0.4% increase in retail sales in December - a measure that mainly reflects sales of goods and is not adjusted for inflation.

U.S. retail sales in December fell short of expectations. What this means for the economy

Amazon.com, Inc.

The retail giant explains its staff optimization by its desire to get rid of excessive bureaucracy

Amazon is preparing a new round of layoffs for thousands of employees - Reuters

On the US Independence Day, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the "Big Beautiful" law. Most economists criticize the document for inflating the national debt and deficit, but there are those who hope for a positive effect from it. Another subject under discussion is AI and its impact on the labor market. Several top managers have predicted millions of job losses due to the development of artificial intelligence. Is this really the case?

"Trump's 'debt bomb', AI and the 'prize' for a degree: the main thing from economists' blogs

Microsoft Corporation

Meta Platforms, Inc.

As a result of layoffs in May and July about 15 thousand people will lose their jobs

Cutting Costs