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 ...

US consumers continued to spend in June, powering the economy in the process, despite tariff-related price hikes becoming more present on store shelves and online. Consumer spending rose 0.3% from May ...

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3. It was the largest monthly drop since August 2021. The ...

The consumer price index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.3%, its lowest since February 2021. The core CPI also increased 0.2% for the month, ...

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 ...

Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence slumping to a 12-year low amid growing concerns about tariffs and inflation. The ...

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 ...

Class-action settlements alone hit nearly $40 billion in 2024, marking the third consecutive, record-setting year in the category. Private TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) claims have also ...

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." ...