Now’s the time to buy — because everything might get more expensive, sooner rather than later. To that end, the latest edition of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index shows consumers are positive about near-term current economic conditions. At the same time, they’re eyeing near-term...
U.S. companies ordered less business equipment last month, new government data shows. Figures released Monday (Aug. 26) by the Commerce Department show that the value of core capital goods, typically seen as proxy for spending on equipment — outside of military hardware and aircraft —...
Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. As The Wall Street Journal notes in a report Sunday (Dec.10), the easing of supply constraints and an uptick in hiring in the manufacturing space has improved production and lowered prices. The report uses...
Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. That’s according to a Sunday (Dec. 3) report by The Wall Street Journal, which noted that this falling price trend mostly applies to appliances, furniture, used cars and other goods and that...
September 20, 2021
Consumers seeking alternatives to traditional credit are turning their attention to lease-to-own options when purchasing durable goods. Lease-to-own allows consumers to acquire new items without the commitment of purchasing or incurring long-term debt. That means that consumers who may not be able to afford an outright purchase can make a series of small, affordable payments […]
August 26, 2024
U.S. companies ordered less business equipment last month, new government data shows. Figures released Monday (Aug. 26) by the Commerce Department show that the value of core capital goods, typically seen as proxy for spending on equipment — outside of military hardware and aircraft — fell 0.1% in July following a revised 0.5% gain the […]
December 10, 2023
Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. As The Wall Street Journal notes in a report Sunday (Dec.10), the easing of supply constraints and an...
December 03, 2023
Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. That’s according to a Sunday (Dec. 3) report by The Wall Street Journal, which noted that...
September 27, 2023
U.S. durable goods orders climbed unexpectedly in August, per new government data. The Commerce Department announced Wednesday (Sept. 27) that orders for these long-lasting goods rose 0.2% last month after a 5.6% drop,...
