inflation

Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles

Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
Inflation and Rising Debt Force Consumers to Double Down on Side Hustles
July 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

With the news Tuesday (July 8) that consumers expect inflation to hold steady over the next 12 months at 3%, the focus turns to the...

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Star-Spangled Sticker Shock Hits Cookouts and Bottle Rockets
Star-Spangled Sticker Shock Hits Cookouts and Bottle Rockets
July 05, 2025  |  The Weekender

If you’re reading this from a shaded Adirondack chair, lemonade in hand and the distant sizzle of a grill in your ears, congratulations: you’re living...

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Auto Industry ‘Party Is Over’ as Tariffs Dampen Car Sales
Auto Industry ‘Party Is Over’ as Tariffs Dampen Car Sales
July 01, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers in the United States are reportedly pumping the brakes when it comes to car buying. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Amazon Prices on Chinese Products Reportedly Exceeding Inflation
Amazon Prices on Chinese Products Reportedly Exceeding Inflation
July 01, 2025  |  Retail

Prices on Chinese-made goods selling on Amazon have reportedly been increasing faster than overall inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumers Feel Happier but Still Worry About Inflation
Consumers Feel Happier but Still Worry About Inflation
June 27, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence got a rebound headed into summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Walgreens Sales Rise but CEO Says Turnaround Will ‘Take Time’
Walgreens Sales Rise but CEO Says Turnaround Will ‘Take Time’
June 26, 2025  |  Earnings

Walgreens is reportedly seeing an uptick in sales as it prepares to go private. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
June 26, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer spending — the engine that drives the U.S. economy — is flagging, helping to reverse what seemed like relentless growth in gross domestic product...

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Consumers Say Merchants Shifting Blame for Higher Prices to Tariffs
Consumers Say Merchants Shifting Blame for Higher Prices to Tariffs
June 26, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Getting married this summer? Know someone who is? A wedding dress will set you back on average $2,100, according to The Knot. While that’s roughly...

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