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What is the 'K-shaped' economy?

Here are some things to know about the K-shaped economy: ... Read More

Black Friday spending raises eyebrows over US economy

Data for Thanksgiving weekend shows consumers shopped at encouraging levels, but underlying details about spending patterns suggest this may not have been the economic boon the administration believes ... Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Here’s why everyone’s talking about a ‘K-shaped’ economy

A big reason the term is popping up so often is that it helps explain an unusually muddy and convoluted period for the US economy. Read More

Everyday Economics: A consumer slowdown, fraying margins, and a big test for the Fed

Photo: Matthew Henry / Burst Last week’s data told a clear story: the U.S. consumer is still standing, but looking increasingly tired – and businesses are starting to absorb more of the pain. What We ... Read More

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

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

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

A lighter Santa’s sleigh: Two out of five Americans plan to spend less this holiday season amid economic uncertainty

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with ... Read More

Low Confidence in UK Economy Sees Consumer Spending Decline : KPMG

Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom’s economy declined during the last quarter, reaching the lowest point so far in 2025, according to KPMG’s Consumer Pulse survey. KPMG’s poll of 3000 UK-based ... Read More