Economy News Consumer Spending Rose In July Despite High Pricing

The Consumer Sentiment vs. Consumer Spending Puzzle

Wherever consumer sentiment goes, consumer spending usually goes too. They’re like buddies that do everything together. Consumer sentiment wants a hair cut, its buddy consumer spending does too.But ... Read More

Feeling crunched? Americans' confidence in the economy near record low

The announcement shows consumer sentiment hovering near historic lows, reflecting Americans' ongoing concerns about affordability. Read More

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines Again in November

Economic confidence decreased to 98.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than seven points lower than October. Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Americans' Downbeat Economic Sentiment Hasn't Stopped 'Aggressive' Spending

Core retail sales rose 0.6% month-over-month in October, reversing a 0.5% decline in September, the trade group said. 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

Consumer confidence dipped in October as inflation concerns persist

Consumer confidence slid for the third month in a row, new data shows, a sign that Americans' view of the economy is dimming in the face of a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The ... Read More