Consumer Spending

Fed Beige Book Finds Tax Refund Relief Running Into Higher Gas Prices

Fed Beige Book Finds Tax Refund Relief Running Into Higher Gas Prices
Fed Beige Book Finds Tax Refund Relief Running Into Higher Gas Prices
April 15, 2026  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released Wednesday (April 15), describes an economy that keeps growing even as businesses and households navigate mounting uncertainty and...

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BofA’s Q1 Shows the US Consumer Won’t Flinch, Card Volumes Up 7%
BofA’s Q1 Shows the US Consumer Won’t Flinch, Card Volumes Up 7%
April 15, 2026  |  Earnings

Bank of America’s first-quarter results, released Wednesday (April 15), show U.S. consumer spending holding steady against macro volatility, with more than $1 trillion in consumer...

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Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
April 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools...

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Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips
Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips
April 09, 2026  |  Economy

Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and...

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Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
April 01, 2026  |  Economy

Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as...

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50% of Consumers Struggle With Daily Costs as Generations Take Different Paths
50% of Consumers Struggle With Daily Costs as Generations Take Different Paths
March 31, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Americans across age groups are feeling the same economic squeeze, but the way they respond is starting to reveal a sharper generational divide. Get the...

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EU Central Bank Says US Consumers Could Eventually Pay Half the Cost of Tariffs
EU Central Bank Says US Consumers Could Eventually Pay Half the Cost of Tariffs
March 30, 2026  |  Economy

New European Central Bank (ECB) data shows American consumers and importers bearing the brunt of tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
Retailers Say Protracted Iran War Will Drive Up Prices
March 26, 2026  |  Retail

Retailers are cautioning that a lengthy war in Iran could mean higher prices in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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