Consumer News Inflation Is Likely To Affect Consumers Holiday Shopping Plans

Inflation is at 3%: Here's How Much More Holiday Shopping Will Cost You

The latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation at 3%. We break down what that number actually means for your holiday budget, from groceries to gas prices. Read More

NRF points to ‘momentum’ for holiday shopping that’s expected to pass $1 trillion

National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay said consumer sentiment doesn’t seem to be keeping folks from spending on special occasions, including this holiday season. He said ... Read More

Inflation, Tariffs, and Tight Budgets: How Economic Factors Are Shaping the 2025 Holiday Season

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but in 2025, many shoppers are entering the season with their budgets top of mind. Economic pressures — from inflation to new tariffs — are ... Read More

Holiday budgets get tighter as inflation, tariffs shape Americans’ spending plans

Rising prices and global trade tensions are pushing Americans to take a hard look at their holiday budgets this year. According to Thrivent’s newly released 2025 Holiday Spending Survey, the majority ... Read More

Consumer Cos Down Amid Holiday Shopping Season Fears -- Consumer Roundup

Consumer companies fell sharply amid fears that inflation and lackluster sentiment will weigh on holiday spending. An initial bounce related to the reopening of the U.S. government soon faded. Dow ... Read More

Which Gifts Could Cost More Due to Tariffs This Holiday Season?

The burden falls most heavily on electronics and apparel, changing the holiday shopping landscape for millions of families. Read More

Holiday shopping begins in Colorado Springs amid ‘timid’ consumer sentiment

Americans are starting their winter holiday shopping earlier this year and expecting to spend about the same dollar amount as last season. But as concerns about inflation and overall affordability ... 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

Expert Claims Gas Prices Likely To Fall 10 to 30 Cents in November — Here’s Why

One expert predicted that gas prices may fall this winter by as much as $0.10 to $0.30. Learn what’s driving the drop in prices and what could derail it. Read More