Consumer News Consumers Are Dealing With Inflation On Several Fronts

A CIO says consumer sentiment has 'collapsed,' and US households are flashing a major warning sign

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey dropped to one the lowest levels ever this month. Inflation and job stress are top of mind. Read More

Government-Mandated Affordability—Music to Consumer Ears | Opinion

Affordability is the ultimate political issue throughout the country these days. It is a hotly contested issue in Congress when it comes to health care with a vote on continued Obamacare subsidies ... 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

Tariffs are starting to bite consumers and businesses, economists say

Trump administration tariffs imposed this year on dozens of nations and a range of industries are fueling inflation, especially for goods that are widely imported into the U.S., a recent analysis ... Read More

Consumers picking up more of the cost of tariffs, report finds

Goldman Sachs economists now estimate that U.S. consumers will absorb as much as two-thirds of tariff costs by October, up sharply from a 22 percent share in June. The shift comes as firms that ... Read More

Producer Inflation Stays Hot, But Consumer Pullback Adds To Fed Cut Debate

Producer inflation jumped back into positive territory in September due to a robust increase in energy prices, while U.S. consumers showed signs of spending fatigue as retail sales growth came in ... Read More

Consumer sentiment sluggish with Americans in ‘wait-and-see mode’ over inflation

Tariffs, fear of inflation and a weakening job market continue to weigh on American consumers. The University of Michigan’s long-running consumer sentiment survey released final results for October, ... Read More

Consumer Confidence Worsens Over Inflation, Job Market Worries

Consumers turned more pessimistic in September as perceptions of the labor market and current business conditions weakened, the Conference Board said on Tuesday. The business organization’s overall ... Read More

Delayed inflation data, consumer updates, and more volatility: Here's what investors will be watching this holiday week

Investors can expect the holiday-shortened week to be potentially volatile for the stock market due to thinner trading and a string of economic data. Read More

Here's how a U.S.-China trade deal could help consumers

A potential U.S.-China trade deal could ease tariffs, lowering prices for American consumers on goods like electronics and apparel. Supply chain stability may improve, reducing inflationary pressure ... Read More