consumer sentiment

Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
March 28, 2025  |  Economy

The push and pull of various pressures — inflation, tariffs and worries about the general state of affairs — has shown up in several economic...

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Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
March 25, 2025  |  Economy

American consumers are growing more cautious about spending, according to an executive at card issuer Synchrony. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Visits to US Retailers Dip Alongside Consumer Confidence
Visits to US Retailers Dip Alongside Consumer Confidence
March 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Want additional evidence of the American consumer’s declining confidence? Check out retail foot traffic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Snack Caution Leaves Convenience Stores in a Lurch
Consumer Snack Caution Leaves Convenience Stores in a Lurch
March 13, 2025  |  Economy

For many American consumers, rising prices have rendered cherished convenience store snacks off-limits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tariff Uncertainty Sparks Unease Among US Businesses
Tariff Uncertainty Sparks Unease Among US Businesses
March 11, 2025  |  Economy

The White House’s tariff efforts continue to sow worry on both Wall Street and Main Street. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumer Sentiment Drops 9.8% Amid Fears of ‘Tariff-Induced Price Increases’
Consumer Sentiment Drops 9.8% Amid Fears of ‘Tariff-Induced Price Increases’
February 21, 2025  |  Economy

Concerns that tariffs will lead to higher prices drove a 9.8% decline in consumer sentiment in February, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of...

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Report: Walmart Earnings Results Will Show Impact of Tariffs
Report: Walmart Earnings Results Will Show Impact of Tariffs
February 19, 2025  |  Retail

When Walmart reports its fourth-quarter earnings results and guidance Thursday (Feb. 20), analysts will reportedly be looking for signs of the impact of new and...

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Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys...

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