Consumers have been gloomy about the economy for a while. That hasn’t translated to a pullback in spending yet—but ...

American consumers – and their wallets – are the engine of the economy. But they’re now showing the strain of inflation, President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a stock market plunge.

Consumer surveys show a decline in sentiment as President Donald Trump ramped up tariff talk, while retail sales and consumer spending levels have also decreased.

Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four ...

Two closely tracked gauges of consumer confidence slid in February, pushed down by concerns about import duties enacted by the Trump administration.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Consumer confidence has taken a significant hit, marking its largest decline since 2021, as persistent inflation continues to affect spending habits. The latest Consumer ...

U.S. retail sales surged 4.8% year-over-year in January, rising to $668 billion, setting the stage for unexpectedly strong retail growth in 2025.

Some retailers are beginning to take a more cautious approach with their financial forecasts as they keep a closer eye on ...

British consumer spending lost momentum last month after a bounce at the start of the year, despite households' rising ...

Retail sales fell 0.9% in January from the prior ... pointed to rising delinquencies and the “narrowing base” of consumers ...

UK consumer spending lost momentum in February, cooling after a strong start to the year, even as households reported record-high confidence in their personal finances, according to data from the ...