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US consumer spending slows as rising prices spark stagflation fears
U.S. consumer spending rebounded less than expected in February while a measure of underlying prices increased by the most in ...
Consumers are saving more and spending less as Trump’s tariffs loom
Tariffs are looming, inflation is still sticky and US consumers are bracing themselves for the impact. That’s according to data released Friday from the Commerce Department: Americans socked away ...
Consumer spending lit a fire under the U.S. economy. Now it’s flickering as inflation reignites.
Inflation is headed in the wrong direction and Americans have grown more cautious about how much they spend — not a good omen ...
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Consumer Spending Ticked Up In February, But Inflation Remained High
In February, consumer spending in the United States increased by 0.4%, following a revised 0.3% decline in January, according ...
Consumer spending ticks up — but so does inflation — amid Trump tariffs jitters
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% in February after advancing by an unrevised 0.3% in ...
US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak. Donald Trump ...
CFO Dive7d
Consumer spending during Q1 shrinks for first time since pandemic
Stockpiling ahead of potential tariff implementation on a wide range of consumer goods could lead to a pullback in goods ...
US Easter spending to rise as holiday cheer defies economic gloom, NRF says
U.S. consumer spending for Easter is expected to rise about 5% this year as Americans snap up candy and gifts to celebrate ...
The American consumer is on the ropes. Tariffs — and anxiety — could deliver the knockout blow
High inflation and high interest rates have contributed to vulnerabilities among consumers, making them all the more ...
Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects
Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence ...
Boston Herald11d
US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, making it difficult for the central bank to cut its key interest rate anytime soon. The report also showed that consumer spending ...