China’s Consumer Inflation Cools Sharply as Holiday Boost Subsides

China’s consumer inflation cooled sharply in March as the holiday boost to food and travel prices waned, possibly reigniting concerns over deflation amid lukewarm domestic demand. The consumer ... Read More

Everyone’s a Karen these days: Frustrated by inflation and a different shopping experience, consumers are lashing out on service workers more often, poll says

These days, the consumer ... service has likely morphed, too— only 23% of respondents to Gallup’s poll “strongly agree” their company delivers on what it promises consumers. Read More

US consumer sentiment slips; inflation expectations increase

U.S. consumer sentiment receded in April and households expected inflation to increase over the next 12 months and beyond, likely providing more ammunition for the Federal Reserve to delay cutting ... Read More

Inflation is sticking around. Here's what that means for interest rate cuts — and your money.

The war against inflation was never going to be easy, but the latest consumer ... likely in the near-term, investors pulled back on Wednesday. If rate cuts come later in 2024 than expected ... Read More

Inflation runs hot for third straight month, driven by gas prices and rent

But inflation, which measures the rate of price changes in goods and services bought by consumers ... News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Read More

Inflation ticked higher in February as consumer spending soared

The slight February increase in inflation was in line with economist forecasts, but a 0.8 percent jump in consumer spending last month far exceeded expert projections. Analysts expected consumer ... Read More

Higher gas and rents keep US inflation elevated, likely delaying Fed rate cuts

“The lack of moderation in inflation will undermine Fed officials’ confidence that inflation is on a sustainable course back to 2% and likely ... and consumers. Overall consumer prices rose ... Read More

Groceries and gas still squeezing US consumers as inflation lingers

The ongoing struggle between U.S. consumers ... This is not good news. It doesn't necessarily mean that at the Fed or anyone else should give up the fight against inflation," said Catherine ... Read More

Consumers shift food shopping habits to combat inflation: Down to Business

A slide he offered showed how discount and dollar stores gained visit share over the past few years as consumers turned there for food bargains as inflation ... data says the Consumer Price ... Read More

Inflation ticked higher in February as consumer spending soared

The slight February increase in inflation was in line with economist forecasts, but a 0.8 percent jump in consumer spending last month far exceeded expert projections. Analysts expected consumer ... Read More