Consumer News Consumers Are Dealing With Inflation On Several Fronts

Trump touts affordability while inflation rages across America on everything from food to furniture to cars

With a social-media post that said “STOP LYIN” about there being an affordability crisis, President Trump claims he’s whipped inflation. But consumers are still feeling the squeeze. Target’s prices ... Read More

Feeling the pinch of inflation? Here are some easy ways to protect your wallet

When it comes to your retirement, investment adviser Wes Moss advises against pulling out of the market due to inflation, emphasizing the importance of continued saving. “So, if money is sitting under ... Read More

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

Joanne Hsu, chief economist of the University of Michigan’s long-running consumer sentiment survey, says consumers are “still worried about high prices and the impact of inflation on ... 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

US consumer sentiment held steady in October, but labor market worries persist

U.S. consumer sentiment held steady in October, though Americans' concerns about the labor market and inflation persisted as the government shutdown began. The University of Michigan's preliminary ... 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

Consumer sentiment remains desolate as consumers fret about inflation, jobs prospects

US consumer sentiment barely budged in October, with Americans still fretting about dim job prospects and higher prices. Overall sentiment moved from 55.1 in September to 55 in October, according to ... 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

Treasury Secretary Bessent expects consumer prices to drop starting next month amid economic recovery

The Trump administration's Treasury secretary is expecting "substantial real income increases" in the first quarter of 2026, as Scott Bessent claims an affordability crisis is now "under control." ... Read More

U.S. Economy: 3 Key Challenges For Consumers

Read about the 3 critical challenges facing U.S. consumers. Investors must consider whether the market's strength can persist when the majority of consumers are under financial pressure. Read More

Weekly Indicators: Consumer Spending, Stocks, And Inflation At Center Stage

US economic indicators remain positive, with consumer spending and key metrics pointing to continued growth. Click for more on the most recent data. Read More