Consumer Spending

Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Make Room for Bigger Purchases

Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Make Room for Bigger Purchases
Retail Sales Rise as Consumers Make Room for Bigger Purchases
September 16, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers didn’t wait to shell out funds for cars, furniture and electronics in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Nike’s S&P Exit Is a Warning for Every Consumer Brand
Nike’s S&P Exit Is a Warning for Every Consumer Brand
September 15, 2026  |  Retail

Nike’s upcoming removal from the S&P 100 is easy to read as a corporate fall-from-grace story. It may be more useful to read it as...

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Where Credit Union Cards Can Win More Spending
Where Credit Union Cards Can Win More Spending
September 15, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions have a challenge that is more specific than simply getting members to use their cards more often. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumers Feel Strained as Inflation Surpasses Wage Growth
Consumers Feel Strained as Inflation Surpasses Wage Growth
September 13, 2026  |  Economy

American consumers are facing added strain as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Higher Housing and Gas Costs Squeeze What’s Left for Shopping
Higher Housing and Gas Costs Squeeze What’s Left for Shopping
September 11, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer prices accelerated in August, adding to household expenses at a time when many financially constrained consumers have already reduced the discretionary spending they can...

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For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
For Labor Economy Workers, Sick Days Quickly Become Spending Cuts
September 10, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For roughly 60 million workers in the United States, getting sick is not only a health event. It can be an income event, and, soon...

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Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
Americans Add $18 Billion in Credit as Borrowing Accelerates
September 09, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Households added more credit in July across cards and long-term loans, extending the financial obligations that will compete with other spending in the months ahead....

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Have Already Cut the Lattes
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Have Already Cut the Lattes
September 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

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