Americans plan to spend big this holiday season despite economic uncertainty

Americans plan major holiday spending despite economic uncertainty, with 37% prioritizing gifts over credit card balances, new survey reveals. Read More

Why This Holiday Season Could Be Tough For US Retailers – Sales May See Slowest Growth Since Pandemic

US holiday sales are expected to grow at their slowest pace since the pandemic, driven by inflation, uncertain demand, and policy impacts, with e-commerce outperforming slower in-store sales, Deloitte ... Read More

Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows

Americans are expected to rein in spending this holiday season by the most amount since the pandemic, as they continue to face pressure from high prices and tariffs.That's according to a new survey ... Read More

Fed Officials Try to Keep Focus on Economy as Trump Intensifies Attacks

The administration’s effort to oust a Fed governor as part of a pressure campaign for lower borrowing costs created an inescapable distraction at this year’s Jackson Hole conference. By Colby Smith ... Read More

Holiday shopping expected to fall 5% - with Gen Z pulling back even more - as economic fears cause concern

Holiday spending in the U.S. is expected to fall this year, with Gen Z consumers in particular tightening their belts, according to a new report from a leading consulting firm. PwC’s Holiday Outlook ... Read More

New York to Issue 2025 Inflation Refund Checks to 8.2 Million Households

The State of New York will begin distributing Inflation Refund Checks to over 8.2 million households beginning in mid-October 2025, following the adoption of the FY 2026 budget enacted in May and ... Read More