Consumer Spending

Fed’s Beige Book Finds Mixed Consumer Spending Amid ‘Elevated Uncertainty’

Fed’s Beige Book Finds Mixed Consumer Spending Amid ‘Elevated Uncertainty’
Fed’s Beige Book Finds Mixed Consumer Spending Amid ‘Elevated Uncertainty’
October 24, 2024  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book — released eight times a year, with the latest report debuting Wednesday (Oct. 23) afternoon — offers up a qualitative...

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Home Improvement Expected to Pick Up Amid Lower Interest Rates
Home Improvement Expected to Pick Up Amid Lower Interest Rates
October 22, 2024  |  Retail

The home improvement business is reportedly expected to pick up, driven by lower interest rates and higher property values. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Target to Make 2,000 More Price Cuts for Holiday Season
Target to Make 2,000 More Price Cuts for Holiday Season
October 22, 2024  |  Retail

Target will reduce regular prices on more than 2,000 items this holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PYMNTS’ Data-Driven Journey Through Payments Innovation
PYMNTS’ Data-Driven Journey Through Payments Innovation
October 19, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Oct. 20, 2009. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Millennials and Gen Z Consumers Boost Amex Card Spend in Q3
Millennials and Gen Z Consumers Boost Amex Card Spend in Q3
October 18, 2024  |  Earnings

For American Express, as has been a longstanding trend, it’s the younger consumers, cards in hand, who are boosting results. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Procter & Gamble CFO Sees ‘Right Price Levels’ in US Market Amid Global Challenges
Procter & Gamble CFO Sees ‘Right Price Levels’ in US Market Amid Global Challenges
October 18, 2024  |  Earnings

Recent challenges in key markets, particularly China and the Middle East, have significantly impacted sales for major corporations like Procter & Gamble, which reported a 1%...

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Walmart and Amazon Race to Address Consumer Price Anxiety
Walmart and Amazon Race to Address Consumer Price Anxiety
October 18, 2024  |  Retail

Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reacting to consumers’ anxieties about holiday spending by rolling out more deals earlier. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Discover CFO: Cautious Consumers Cause Slide in Card Volume
Discover CFO: Cautious Consumers Cause Slide in Card Volume
October 17, 2024  |  Earnings

Discover Financial Service’s third-quarter earnings results offered evidence that an acquisition by Capital One is on track. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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