consumer spending
Many consumers have short-term memory loss when the economy is thriving. Rather than saving and preparing for a time when it isn’t so great, they make big purchases they can’t afford....
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Big-box retailer Target beat some easy comparisons and missed some tough ones. Investors seem happy with what they hear, though.
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Here's a look at how prices compare for a variety consumer products available at both Costco and Target stores.
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The recorded music industry just posted an all-time revenue high for the first six months of any year. Paid streaming subscriptions have been driving the industry for the last four years and show no...
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Consumer spending has been driving the GDP growth. But that spending may be about to come to a screeching halt.
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On July 26, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point, to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, making it more expensive to borrow money for everything from business loans...
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A recent analysis reveals that more than half of all Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck
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It won’t be long before the debate about how brisk holiday sales have been. There are only 26 days left until Christmas.
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There are only 40 shopping days until Christmas and, so far, those days do not look good for retailers.
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Inflation worries have started to turn into a panic, and many Americans see no way out.
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While it is inconceivable that a family could not afford to shop at Walmart regularly, it seems to be the case in at least one state.
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Whether or not Americans to shop for the holidays is based on whether they feel rich or poor. This year, inflation has eroded buying power.
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Inflation may rise at a faster pace for several reasons. Each represents a separate case.
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Since the future of inflation is impossible to forecast, the effects of rising prices may be based more on perception than reality.
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This renowned economist and former Treasury Secretary has thoughts about the prospects for the U.S. economy now.
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