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• More People Are Bringing Lunch to Work. That’s a Bad Economic Indicator.

  By Ray A. Smith Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified Nationwide, the number of lunches bought from restaurants and other establishments fell 3% in 2024 from the year before to 19.5 billion—fewer than were purchased even in 2020—the height of the pandemic work-from-home era, according to consumer-analytics firm Circana. Meanwhile, purchases of food from grocery and other stores that shoppers intend to eat at home or bring to work for lunch climbed 1%.

  By Ray A. Smith Verified · The Wall Street Journal

  Apr. 04, 2025

• Employees, Too, Are Worried About the Economy and Layoffs

  By Ray A. Smith Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified Employee confidence fell to its lowest level in nearly a decade, as concerns about layoffs and the economy mount. The share of employees who held a positive six-month business outlook fell to 44.4% in February, according to a new report by Glassdoor, where employees rank and review their employers. That ratio is the lowest since Glassdoor started running its Employee Confidence Index in 2016. Glassdoor collects tens of thousands of employee ratings each month.

  By Ray A. Smith Verified · The Wall Street Journal

  Mar. 11, 2025

• More People Are Bringing Lunch to Work. That’s a Bad Economic Indicator.

  By Ray A. Smith Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified Nationwide, the number of lunches bought from restaurants and other establishments fell 3% in 2024 from the year before to 19.5 billion—fewer than were purchased even in 2020—the height of the pandemic work-from-home era, according to consumer-analytics firm Circana. Meanwhile, purchases of food from grocery and other stores that shoppers intend to eat at home or bring to work for lunch climbed 1%.

  By Ray A. Smith Verified · The Wall Street Journal

  Apr. 04, 2025

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The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is a prominent American daily newspaper, established on July 8, 1889. It specializes in business, finance, and global news, making it one of the most influential newspapers in the U.S. The WSJ is owned by Dow Jones & Company, a subsidiary of News Corp, which acquired it in 2007. The WSJ publishes six days a week and offers both print and digital subscriptions. It provides comprehensive coverage of various topics, including business, finance, politics, and lifestyle. The newspaper features a well-regarded opinion section and includes special sections like Market Data, Personal Finance, and Life & Arts. With a readership that includes financial professionals, business leaders, and individual investors, the WSJ is a key resource for those seeking insights into market trends and economic policies. The WSJ has received numerous accolades for its journalism, including 39 Pulitzer Prizes, and has a significant digital presence with over 3 million digital subscribers.