Consumer spending lit a fire under the U.S. economy. Now it’s flickering as inflation reignites.
Inflation is headed in the wrong direction and Americans have grown more cautious about how much they spend — not a good omen ...
Moderate US consumer spending, increasing prices raise specter of stagflation
U.S. consumer spending rebounded less than expected in February while a measure of underlying prices increased by the most in ...
Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Since 2022 as Anxiety Rises Over Inflation and Jobs
Consumers took a gloomier view of the economy in March, the University of Michigan’s monthly survey showed. The headline ...
Judge blocks dismantling of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, orders employees reinstated
A federal judge is blocking the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, finding the Trump administration ...
US Consumer Sentiment Sinks as Tariffs Drive Price Expectations
US consumer sentiment tumbled this month to a more than two-year low and long-term inflation expectations jumped to a 32-year ...
Federal judge halts Trump administration efforts to dismantle consumer agency
Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a preliminary injunction to stop Trump's administration from dismantling the Consumer ...
Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects
Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence ...
US consumer spending rebounds in February; core inflation firmer
U.S. consumer spending rebounded in February amid rising prices for goods and services, which could amplify fears that the ...
US Consumer Spending Barely Rises, Key Inflation Gauge Picks Up
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric rose at a stubborn pace in February and household demand was weaker than ...
Companies are slashing their earnings forecasts as consumer confidence about the future reaches 12-year low
The Conference Board’s expectations index sits significantly below the threshold that tends to indicate an upcoming recession.
Lululemon warns about 'cautious consumer' as inflation, tariff concerns take a toll
Lululemon stock fell 15% in afternoon trading after CEO Calvin McDonald said consumers are beginning to spend less in ...