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As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?

As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
May 15, 2024  |  Economy

It remains to be seen if April will be the pause that refreshes or if consumers will pinch their wallets shut for a longer period, ushering in summer doldrums for...

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Home Depot Continues B2B Push as Consumer Spending Pulls Back
Home Depot Continues B2B Push as Consumer Spending Pulls Back
May 14, 2024  |  Earnings

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Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
May 14, 2024  |  Economy

Bank of America’s CEO says consumer spending is still healthy despite steep interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Sticky Prices Continue to Pressure Consumers  
Sticky Prices Continue to Pressure Consumers  
May 13, 2024  |  Economy

This week, the latest spate of data from the government on spending trends will be released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Corporate Bankruptcies Hit Highest Level in Since April 2023 Amid High Interest Rates
Corporate Bankruptcies Hit Highest Level in Since April 2023 Amid High Interest Rates
May 12, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. corporate bankruptcies reached their highest level in a year in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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U. Michigan Survey Shows Inflation and Unemployment Weighing on Consumer Sentiment
U. Michigan Survey Shows Inflation and Unemployment Weighing on Consumer Sentiment
May 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are souring about the near-term outlook — on inflation, job prospects and interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Versatile Credit CEO Sees Steady Appetite for Consumer Financing
Versatile Credit CEO Sees Steady Appetite for Consumer Financing
May 09, 2024  |  Loans

Banks and corporates by and large showed cautious optimism regarding consumer spending during the first-quarter earnings season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Robinhood Reports Return of Retail Traders, Surge in Crypto Trading
Robinhood Reports Return of Retail Traders, Surge in Crypto Trading
May 08, 2024  |  Earnings

Online brokerage Robinhood Markets has reported first-quarter profits that exceeded expectations, driven by strong crypto trading volumes and increased net interest revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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