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People are spending less on things — and more on fun

by Savannah Maher

May 24, 2023

Consumers at almost every income level are finding ways to spend on getting out of the house.

Despite inflation, consumers have continued to spend on dining out, travel and other fun.

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April retail sales data add confusion to an already confusing economy

by Kristin Schwab

May 16, 2023

Between the pandemic and its economic ripple effects, the consumer experience has been a wild ride.

While consumers are cutting back on buying big-ticket items like appliances, there’s still pent-up demand for services.

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Inflation for services remains stubbornly high

by Stephanie Hughes

May 10, 2023

Here's how higher wages, housing shortages and income level can play a role in how much you pay for things like exterminators and car repairs.

Motor vehicle repair prices, which were up 20% in April from last year, can be particularly burdensome for lower-income households.

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"You only live once" may explain Americans' continued spending spree

by Kristin Schwab

Mar 16, 2023

Some attribute it to pent-up demand. Others think the American consumer may have changed.

From dining out more frequently to traveling more, Americans continue to splurge on services despite persistent inflation.

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Spending on services is starting to taper off, U.S. data indicates

by Justin Ho

Jan 27, 2023

Until recently, consumers had been spending less on goods and more on services. That's changing. Here's what it could mean for inflation.

While consumer appetite to travel remains strong, more people are opting to drive rather than fly.

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As Americans spend on experiences, inflation declines for goods and rises for services

by Matt Levin

Dec 23, 2022

It's a tale of two inflations: goods versus services.

After the heights of the pandemic, Americans decided to gorge in-person activities like dining out.

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Waiting for another inflation report, with concern

by Matt Levin

Aug 9, 2022

Wednesday the government will tell us how much prices changed year over year in July. Inflation was an alarming 9.1% in June.

While rising prices for services, like styling hair, worry economists, prices for some goods may be dipping.

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GDP dips by 0.9% in second quarter, but consumers are still spending

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 28, 2022

While consumers cut back on goods spending, spending on services jumped.

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We're saving less. Will we spend less?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jun 14, 2022

After reaching a record high of nearly 34% early in the pandemic, the savings rate has dipped below its pre-pandemic level.

Travelers board a train in Washington, D.C. Partially fueled by pent-up demand for services, consumers are spending down their savings.

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Consumers are spending on services again as the pandemic shopping spree for goods cools

by Sabri Ben-Achour

May 31, 2022

People want to get outside and do stuff, not just buy stuff. That's reflected in surging travel bookings — and airfare.

Consumers are still spending on big-ticket, durable goods like furniture. But now demand for services is picking up again.

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