consumer sentiment

Consumer Sentiment Plummets for Lower-Income Households

Consumer Sentiment Plummets for Lower-Income Households
Consumer Sentiment Plummets for Lower-Income Households
September 12, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has taken another sharp downturn, as September’s preliminary data from the University of Michigan signals mounting anxieties over tariffs, inflation...

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Most Consumers Worry About Finances as Inflation Expectations Worsen
Most Consumers Worry About Finances as Inflation Expectations Worsen
September 08, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are girding for higher inflation over the short term and long term, while sentiment is souring on job prospects for the next few months....

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August Data Shows Consumers Earn More, Spend Less
August Data Shows Consumers Earn More, Spend Less
August 29, 2025  |  Economy

All eyes were on the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures data Friday (Aug. 29) as a read-across for when the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates....

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Retailers Split on Holiday Outlook as Shoppers Pull Back
Retailers Split on Holiday Outlook as Shoppers Pull Back
August 20, 2025  |  Retail

Major U.S. retailers’ forecasts reportedly have investors wondering whether the current slump in consumer spending could last through the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story...

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Retail Sales Get a Summer Boost on Promotions, but Dining Out Dips
Retail Sales Get a Summer Boost on Promotions, but Dining Out Dips
August 15, 2025  |  Economy

The July retail sales report showed solid spending overall, but a deeper dive into category-by-category spending reveals a bit of give and take.  Get the...

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Consumers Feel Better About Finances Despite Inflation Woes
Consumers Feel Better About Finances Despite Inflation Woes
August 07, 2025  |  Economy

American consumers feel more optimistic about their finances, but wary of several other economic factors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
August 01, 2025  |  Economy

The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest...

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Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
July 18, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment inched up in July to reach its highest level in five months, though it remained below its December reading and its historical average,...

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‘Made in America’ Ideal Tested by Rising Import Costs
‘Made in America’ Ideal Tested by Rising Import Costs
July 04, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As the Fourth of July holiday swings into high gear, the classic sentiment of “Made in America” often takes center stage. But in an era...

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