Fed Minutes Show Diverse Views on Tariffs and Inflation

While generally saying the labor market remains solid and inflation elevated but showing progress toward the Fed’s 2% annual target, the minutes reflect a mixed assessment of whether the tariffs will ... Read More

US consumers happier about finances, expect stable inflation, New York Fed says

Americans' outlook on inflation was little changed last month as households upgraded their views on the state of their finances and ability to get credit, according to a report released on Tuesday by ... Read More

PCE report today shows U.S. inflation ticked higher in May as consumers pared spending

New federal data showed that inflation edged up in May, but U.S. prices show only modest impact from U.S. tariffs. Read More

Consumers See Lower Inflation Ahead Across All Horizons

The responses to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey came as President Donald Trump struck a deal that significantly — though temporarily — lowered tariffs on imports from China. Read More

Inflation and Cost of Living - ConsumerAffairs

World economies are always changing, which translates to varied prices. Get the latest news on inflation and how it's affecting consumer goods prices. Read More

US consumer spending falls; tariff-related boost to inflation awaited

WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from the pre-emptive buying of goods like motor vehicles ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs faded, ... Read More

US retail sales barely rose last month after consumers splurged in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs. Sales at retail stores and restaurants rose ... Read More

Will Inflation-Weary Consumers Make The Fed’s Job Harder?

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell for the fourth consecutive month in April as worries about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have raised inflation expectations to their highest ... Read More

Consumer expectations plunge at fastest pace since 1990 recession

Consumer expectations, slammed by high tariffs, fell 32% this year through April in the sharpest drop since the 1990 recession, while expectations for inflation in a year rose from 5% last month ... Read More

Tariffs make consumers take a wait-and-see spending approach

Trump's tariffs could spell the end of the resilient consumer, a new study says. Read More

Consumer sentiment nears record low for 'whipsawed' Americans ... - WBFF

Consumer sentiment is nearing a record low, the University of Michigan's long-running index showed Friday. Read More

Confidence Bounces Back Thanks To US-China Deal, But Consumers Still ...

On the inflation front, consumer expectations improved. Average 12-month inflation forecasts declined to 6.5% from April's 7%, mirroring trends in energy and grocery costs. Read More