inflation

American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds

American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds
American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds
May 25, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

U.S. consumers are reportedly facing increased financial pressure as tax refunds peter out. Economists and executives are warning that this cash crunch comes as fuel...

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Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
May 25, 2026  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. “With regard to future rate cuts, I am going to need...

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US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
May 24, 2026  |  Economy

Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. In fact, the summer of 2026 could end up being...

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Consumer Sentiment Sinks on Iran-Driven Inflation Fears
Consumer Sentiment Sinks on Iran-Driven Inflation Fears
May 22, 2026  |  Economy

High gas prices drove consumer sentiment down to a new low in May. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped by five points...

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UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
May 21, 2026  |  Economy

Business activity in the United Kingdom is declining amid a “perfect storm” of economic factors, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market...

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Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
May 21, 2026  |  Retail

Kroger is reportedly considering steep price cuts to take on other grocery giants. Greg Foran, the former Walmart executive who joined the supermarket chain as CEO earlier this...

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Retail Sales Growth Masks Consumer Pullback Across Key Categories
Retail Sales Growth Masks Consumer Pullback Across Key Categories
May 14, 2026  |  Economy

Retail sales rose again in April, but the latest government data showed consumers continuing to shift spending toward necessities while pulling back in several categories...

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Inflation Makes Cash Flow the New Consumer Stress Point
Inflation Makes Cash Flow the New Consumer Stress Point
May 12, 2026  |  Economy

Inflation accelerated again in April, intensifying pressure on consumers who were already struggling to keep pace with rising costs for food, housing and healthcare. The...

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