K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
Days before President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, he acknowledged the high prices Americans…
Economist who popularized ‘K-shaped economy’ says this one wealth gap indicator is being overlooked
Peter Atwater, adjunct professor of economics at William & Mary and president of Financial Insyghts, knows a thing…
Black Friday sales set to be biggest on record with shoppers spending billions on deals
It is shaping up to be the biggest retail event of the year, with shoppers already hunting for…
How Confident Is the US Consumer Going Into the Holidays?
Ultimately, to capture consumers’ constrained spend, brands need to invest in storytelling that reinforces worth, Lindquist says. “That…
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
The ongoing government shutdown has helped push confidence to near-record lows, but one segment of the population is…
Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest survey
NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever…
Fed’s Beige Book Finds Growth Flat, Uncertainty Rising
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book paints a familiar picture of an economy searching for direction, one defined…
Consumer Sentiment Is At Historic Low
Shoppers in line to check out getty The “new high” media reports, the Fed’s lower interest rate, and…
Tariff policy ‘highly salient,’ remains drag on mood of inflation-weary consumers
(TNND) — American consumers are feeling “pretty subdued about the trajectory of the economy,” despite a better-than-expected report…
Consumers Are Spending More Carefully As They Worry About High Prices
David Paul Morris / Bloomberg / Getty Images Consumer are getting more selective about how they spend their…