Uncover the dynamics of the consumer goods sector, where companies produce goods for individual use. Understand how ...

The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index report is in—what does falling sentiment mean for grocery prices, dining out, and how we eat in 2025? Consumer confidence is falling, and that ...

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 ...

The "new high" media reports, the Fed's lower interest rate, and AI speculation have supported investor optimism so far. However, the key support of the economy is consumer spending, and consumers are ...

Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report. Altogether, consumer debt, including student loans ...

U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday, with inflation seemingly stuck and a trade war under ...

The last piece of official inflation data to land before the Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting next week was a shutdown-delayed report that showed the pace of price hikes remained stubborn in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump ...

Real consumer spending growth is expected to decline to about 1.5% in 2026, though it will remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, according to a Tuesday report from Moody’s Ratings. More cautious ...

Consumers are shifting downward as they seek bargains, opting for retailers that offer the best deals. Consumer staples aren't optional items; they are necessities that are bought in both good and bad ...

New York City is experiencing a consumer tech renaissance, attracting startups and investors. One founder said he moved from Silicon Valley to NYC because the city's startup scene was "hotter." ...