Consumer Spending

Chicago Fed: Tariff-Related Panic Buying Could Precede Economic Slump
Chicago Fed: Tariff-Related Panic Buying Could Precede Economic Slump
April 20, 2025  |  Economy

“Panic buying” in the U.S. could create an “artificially high” level of economic activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Temu Reportedly Cuts Back on Paid Ads After Tariff Price Hikes
Temu Reportedly Cuts Back on Paid Ads After Tariff Price Hikes
April 20, 2025  |  eCommerce

Last week, popular eCommerce retailers Shein and Temu announced plans for tariff-related price hikes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Tariff Could Bring ‘Notable Markdowns’ to Growth Forecasts Worldwide
Tariff Could Bring ‘Notable Markdowns’ to Growth Forecasts Worldwide
April 20, 2025  |  Economy

A wave of new economic surveys and projections this week will illustrate the impact of America’s tariff campaign. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Earnings Roundup Finds Resilient Consumer Spend and Solid Credit
Earnings Roundup Finds Resilient Consumer Spend and Solid Credit
April 18, 2025  |  Banking

The four financial services companies that reported results Thursday (April 18) — KeyCorp, Truist, American Express and Fifth Third Bancorp — faced investors against a backdrop...

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Retailers ‘Uncharacteristically Blunt’ in Telling Customers Tariffs Will Raise Prices
Retailers ‘Uncharacteristically Blunt’ in Telling Customers Tariffs Will Raise Prices
April 17, 2025  |  Retail

Some retailers are reportedly being “uncharacteristically blunt” in sharing with customers the impact new U.S. tariffs are having on the prices of their products. Get...

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Amex Projects Resilient Consumer Demand, Anchored by Gen Z and Millennial Growth
Amex Projects Resilient Consumer Demand, Anchored by Gen Z and Millennial Growth
April 17, 2025  |  Earnings

If the general attitude of global business is based on economic uncertainty, American Express (Amex) never got that email. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Small Businesses Embrace Simplicity as Managing Cash Flow Becomes More Complex
Small Businesses Embrace Simplicity as Managing Cash Flow Becomes More Complex
April 17, 2025  |  SMBs

The tariffs were on, then they were paused, and at the moment, the United States trade war is focused on China. Get the Full Story...

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U.S. Bancorp Says Card Delinquencies Improve, Eyes ‘Money Movement’ Growth
U.S. Bancorp Says Card Delinquencies Improve, Eyes ‘Money Movement’ Growth
April 16, 2025  |  Earnings

U.S. Bancorp’s first-quarter earnings results showed strong credit quality, as consumer card delinquencies slipped year over year even with the current state of macroeconomic uncertainty....

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Online Sales Muted as Consumers Rush to Buy Cars and TVs Ahead of Tariffs
Online Sales Muted as Consumers Rush to Buy Cars and TVs Ahead of Tariffs
April 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As earnings season kicked off last week, JPMorgan’s CFO Jeremy Barnum said on the conference call with analysts that consumers had been front-loading their spending...

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