Discounting is back in fashion, as Americans get tired of paying more
Consumer spending rose only slightly in April, as shoppers pushed back against rising prices.
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Wages, employment, inflation are up, causing headaches for the Fed
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week — and possibly for months to come — as policymakers try to sort through mixed signals about the U.S. economy.
The unexpected American shopping spree seems to have cooled
Retail sales dipped 0.4% in February after a surprise start-of-the-year surge that appeared at odds with the Federal Reserve's goal of cooling down the economy.
Big stores see how we spend. Here are 4 things they say about the economy
Retailers have dropped a flurry of financial reports. They paint a messy and conflicting picture about our consumer economy.
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling
Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.
What tracking one Walmart store's prices for years taught us about the economy
Inside our shopping cart is a story of global trade, extreme weather, shrinking packages and rising prices.
How life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) this year — in 7 charts
Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!)
New GDP report shows an economic turnaround, but don't be fooled
Thursday's GDP report shows the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.6% in July, August and September, after shrinking in the first half of the year.
Americans are paying more and getting less as inflation hits home
Rising inflation has meant fewer restaurant meals, getaways and even doctor visits for many Americans, as nearly 4 in 10 say their family finances have gotten worse in the last year.
What our shopping choices say about the U.S. economy
Here's what we learned from a hectic spate of financial report cards shared by top U.S. retailers.