Could Wobbly Consumer Sentiment and Spending Undercut the Economy?
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.
US Economic Growth Slows in Fourth Quarter
Gross domestic product increased at a 2.3% annualized rate last quarter after accelerating at a 3.1% pace in the ...
Major Retailers Temper Expectations for 2025 as Americans Slow Their Spending
Some retailers are beginning to take a more cautious approach with their financial forecasts as they keep a closer eye on ...
Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, government report suggests
The reduction in consumer spending — coupled ... it’s punishing us.” The inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve said in ...
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US Consumer Borrowing Growth Slows After Near-Record Surge
Separate government showed last week US consumers unexpectedly pulled back on spending at the start of ... The share of outstanding US consumer debt that’s in delinquency rose at the end of ...
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US consumer spending hits lowest rates in four years
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers cut back sharply on spending last month ... The Fed prefers Friday’s measure to the more widely-known consumer price index, which rose for the fourth straight ...
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US economic growth slows in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON — U.S. economic growth slowed ... Upgrades to government spending and exports were partly offset by downward revisions to consumer spending and investment. Nonetheless, consumer ...