inflation

Gasoline Surge Tests Consumers With Little Left in the Tank

Gasoline Surge Tests Consumers With Little Left in the Tank
Gasoline Surge Tests Consumers With Little Left in the Tank
October 14, 2026  |  Economy

September gave consumers lower prices on appliances, furniture and some food categories. It also gave them a 9.1% increase in gasoline prices. The Consumer Price...

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Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
October 13, 2026  |  Earnings

Grocery giant Albertsons is planning an extensive overhaul as inflation continues to hinder consumer spending. The company released quarterly earnings Tuesday (Oct. 13) showing a sales dip of 0.8%,...

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Labor Shortages and Persistent Inflation Batter Small Business Optimism
Labor Shortages and Persistent Inflation Batter Small Business Optimism
October 13, 2026  |  SMBs

Small business optimism dipped in September as concerns about “labor quality or availability” rose, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said in a Tuesday (Oct. 13)...

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20% of Americans Behind on Loans, Fed Data Shows
20% of Americans Behind on Loans, Fed Data Shows
October 11, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

New Federal Reserve data shows wealth gains cooling among American families amid a spike in loan delinquencies. Released Friday (Oct, 9) the Fed’s latest Survey...

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Fed Data Shows Tariffs Drove Inflation in 2025
Fed Data Shows Tariffs Drove Inflation in 2025
October 08, 2026  |  Economy

New research shows that the cost of many consumer goods would have declined last year if not for U.S. tariffs. The paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of...

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Consumers Brace for Higher Prices and Plan to Spend More Anyway
Consumers Brace for Higher Prices and Plan to Spend More Anyway
October 08, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers are entering the final months of the year less worried about losing their jobs, more worried about prices and less confident about where their...

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Higher-Tech Cars Drive Up Repair Costs for Mechanics and Consumers
Higher-Tech Cars Drive Up Repair Costs for Mechanics and Consumers
October 04, 2026  |  Technology

As automotive technology evolves, cars are getting more and more expensive to repair. That’s because repair shops are being forced to spend more on software...

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Consumers Tap Reserves and Charity to Manage Inflation
Consumers Tap Reserves and Charity to Manage Inflation
October 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

American consumer spending remains undaunted by inflation, though it is requiring people to grow more resourceful. That’s according to a report Saturday (Oct. 3) by...

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