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Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion

Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion
Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion
February 25, 2025  |  Retail

The restaurant industry has urged the White House to avoid tariffs on food and beverages. Those tariffs could cost the sector more than $12 billion...

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eCommerce Sales Take Big Hit for January; Is Uncertainty to Blame?
eCommerce Sales Take Big Hit for January; Is Uncertainty to Blame?
February 14, 2025  |  eCommerce

January’s retail sales data showed a broad slump, worse than economists had expected. And though the headlines and analysis — depending on where you go...

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January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
February 12, 2025  |  Economy

It’s not just about the eggs. Consumers were already feeling the pinch of higher inflation well before the January data on the Consumer Price Index...

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Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys...

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Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
January 31, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Only a few weeks into the current earnings season, and top-line momentum and commentary from firms, including banks and the payment networks, have all pointed...

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Consumer Sentiment Dips 4% Amid Concerns About Unemployment and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Dips 4% Amid Concerns About Unemployment and Inflation
January 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment edged down 4% in January, marking the first decline in six months, according to the final results for the University of Michigan’s January...

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57% of Consumers Received Financial Advice in 2023
57% of Consumers Received Financial Advice in 2023
January 13, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Rising inflation and stagnant incomes are forcing many Americans to reconsider their financial stability, prompting a surge in demand for personal finance advice. Economic headwinds...

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U. Mich: Consumers See Higher Inflation in 2025
U. Mich: Consumers See Higher Inflation in 2025
January 10, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers expect to see higher inflation in the year ahead and in the long run, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s January...

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