Walmart Beauty Counter

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. 

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter’s speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum. But the Bentonville, Arkansas-based discounter offered outlook amid so much economic uncertainty. Walmart has resonated with many Americans who are carefully considering where they spend money because of inflation and how the company performs is considered a barometer of consumer spending given its vast customer base. More than 150 million customers are on its website or in its stores every week, according to Walmart.