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Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future

Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects ... Read More

Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring

Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its seventh-lowest level in October, on records going back to 1952. Consumer sentiment ... Read More

Nearly 25% of Americans are now ‘functionally unemployed’ — here’s what that ‘harsh reality’ really means

A low unemployment rate typically signals that an economy is generally healthy. The unemployment rate in the U.S. remained near a 50-year-low in April 2025 at 4.2% — plus, American employers added 177 ... Read More

Consumer confidence remains fragile, latest University of Michigan index shows

Consumer sentiment around the U.S. dipped in October, sinking to a five-month low as Americans fret over a stalling job market and stubbornly high inflation, new private economic data shows. The ... Read More

The government shutdown is spurring recession fears — and experts say these 6 warning signs are flashing. Are you seeing them?

The economy may not be in total collapse, but the warning signs are flashing. Before the official data catches up, everyday indicators like boxes, “struggle meals” and thrift stores might be hinting ... Read More