Despite inflation squeeze, Americans keep spending as sentiment climbs
Consumer sentiment rose to a five-month high in July as views about the outlook improved and gasoline prices…
Why is consumer sentiment disconnected from consumer spending?
Economists — and “Marketplace” listeners — know that consumer spending drives around two-thirds of the economy. And historically,…
Record 60% of Russians say their economy is getting worse as war costs mount
Overnight, Victoria Bonya went from being a Russian influencer known for exercise routines and cosmetic endorsements into a…
Here’s Why Your Money Anxiety Is Making You Poorer
On The Investing for Beginners Podcast episode “AAR51 – The Money and Mental Health Connection,” Evan Ray described…
Ben Carlson Explains Why Automatic 401(k) Contributions Keep Markets Rising Despite High Valuations
Quick Read Ben Carlson attributes the S&P 500 (SPY) rally to automatic 401(k) and IRA contributions that push…
‘Americans are literally getting squeezed’: A top economist on why your wages are disappearing
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has officially never been worse. The University of Michigan’s final April reading came…
McDonald’s CEO Just Shared Some Bad News About the K-Shaped Economy
America is not getting relief from its K-shaped economy problem anytime soon, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said. Loading…
Ray Dalio: ‘We’re On the Brink’ of Major Problems Within 2 Years
Quick Read Ray Dalio warned the S&P 500 (SPY) faces a two-year window of compounding risks from U.S.…
Aussie retirees’ shocking spending mistake revealed in new data
Cost of living fears have Australians underestimating how long their superannuation would last and over-estimating costs, leading to…
Germany Is About to Find Out Whether Its Recovery Is Real
Photographer: Ben Kilb/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Data from Germany in the coming days will shed light on whether Europe’s…