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GDP growth in the U.S. was sluggish last quarter
Apr 27, 2023
Inflation was up and inventories down, but consumer spending kept GDP growing — albeit at a slower pace.
Layoffs signal retailers are adjusting to more sharp turns
Apr 17, 2023
Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are cutting staff as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.
Consumer confidence is up despite current bank troubles — will it last?
Mar 21, 2023
Consumers haven't seen much reason to hold back.
Bank failures add another dose of anxiety to uncertain economy
Mar 13, 2023
Viral terms like "bank run" do not help when we're already looking at high prices, rising interest rates and big layoffs in tech.
For online shoppers, is too much variety a blessing or a curse?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Feb 21, 2023
With thousands of items and products to choose from, consumers need to protect themselves from making the wrong purchase.
What recession fears? Consumers shopped up a storm in January
Feb 15, 2023
We spent despite being whipsawed by economic news. Raises and slowing inflation helped.
Consumers seem pretty happy with their own finances. But they're worried about the economy.
Feb 10, 2023
Higher interest rates and inflation still spark anxiety. But wages have grown, and some have a greater feeling of financial security.
For public good, not for profit.
Retail is recovering — and flowering — in smaller cities and the suburbs
Feb 1, 2023
A new report from the JPMorgan Chase Institute finds retail has followed consumers to where many more now work and live.
Some consumers more upbeat as inflation moderates
Jan 30, 2023
The University of Michigan's sentiment survey rose 9% in January, though it's still near decade-lows.
As our online behavior changes, companies spend less ad money on Google and Meta
Jan 4, 2023
Part of the reason: Social media platforms like TikTok are changing the way we shop online.