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Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation. Read More

Consumer confidence falls sharply as Americans worry about the economy

Consumer confidence plunged in November to lowest level since April as Americans cite inflation, tariffs, and uncertainty as weighing on sentiment, according to The Conference Board. Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

The figures show that consumer spending, the lifeblood of the US economy, was somewhat weak heading into the current quarter, which stretches from October through December. In September, employers ... Read More

Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since April

The Consumer Confidence Index dropped 3.6 points in September, falling to 94.2. The Present Situation Index tumbled 7.0 points to 125.4, its sharpest one-month decline in a year. The Expectations ... Read More

Consumer Confidence falls again, hits lowest point since April

NEW YORK – It seems consumers aren’t feeling very positive about the current economic situation – and it’s led to yet another dip in overall consumer confidence. “Consumer confidence weakened in ... Read More

Inflation is still being felt at the grocery store

Grocery prices have climbed steadily over the past 12 months, outpacing wage growth in many areas. Main drivers include higher transportation costs, extreme weather disrupting harvests, and lingering ... Read More

US retail sales growth slows in September; energy prices boost producer inflation

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices, though the moderation was not enough to dampen economists' expectations for solid economic ... Read More

Shoppers plan to cut Black Friday weekend spending this year, survey shows

Consumers are looking to shell out less this holiday season, new data from Deloitte shows. Surveyed shoppers said they plan to spend 4% less than last year between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, ... Read More

US Consumer Spending Slows in September as Inflation and Income Gaps Bite

U.S. retail and restaurant sales rose modestly in September as consumers began pulling back after a summer of stronger spending, ... Read More