Economy News Consumers See Worsening Economy, Higher Inflation

Americans see inflation stuck where it is now—and are still downbeat about the economy

Economists have feared since April’s tariff announcement that the new levies would reignite inflation. While prices for consumer goods have risen, the “pass-through to core goods inflation has been ... Read More

We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are

People feel like their dollars aren’t stretching as far as before, and the cost of living is rising beyond their means. There’s just one problem: That part is not true. Most Americans are getting ... Read More

How consumers feel about the economy as the holidays approach

New numbers from the Commerce Department show inflation is still elevated, but it doesn't appear to be getting worse. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week by another quarter ... Read More

Consumers' inflation expectations hold steady as financial situation worsens, NY Fed says

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Consumer sentiment sours as government shutdown threatens economic damage

The fresh data marked three consecutive months of worsening shopper attitudes. Consumer sentiment soured in October as a government shutdown threatens to weaken a wobbly economy beset by an uptick in ... Read More

Consumers See Little Improvement Ahead on Inflation, Softening Job Market

Consumer sentiment changed little in October as Americans grapple with a softer labor market and high prices, although their assessment of future inflation improved slightly. Improvements in the ... Read More

Banks see a resilient American economy despite unknowns with tariffs, inflation

Wall Street had one of its most profitable quarters despite uncertainties facing the American economy that include erratic trade policy and steep tariffs from the White House and geopolitical upheaval ... Read More

You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it's helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet. Experts describe the current U.S. economy as "K-shaped," a reference to ... Read More