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Consumer spending
Consumers might wish for prices to drop, but here's why deflation is not a good thing
Mar 12, 2024
Most of the time deflation is a signal of a struggling economy. Disinflation — when prices still increase, just more slowly — is the goal.
The art of the private label brand
by
Matt Levin
Mar 5, 2024
And why Target considers them key to keeping customers spending.
What do falling inflation and rising incomes mean for consumer spending?
by
Justin Ho
Feb 29, 2024
The January PCE report showed inflation easing further but still significant. Moderation in spending could also continue, analysts say.
In the “girl” era, are women really splurging for fun?
by
Jordan Mangi
Feb 29, 2024
Economic disadvantages like the wealth gap persist, despite talk of the “she-conomy."
Why do we measure consumers' feelings?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Feb 26, 2024
Consumer sentiment and confidence indexes are used in forecasting, which influences planning and investment. But feelings can be tricky.
What drove the strong growth in GDP at the end of 2023? Consumer spending.
Jan 25, 2024
Nostalgia, cold weather and an uptick in business travel have been good news for three Baltimore businesses.
After the holidays, retailers hope to keep the party going
Dec 27, 2023
Even though holiday shopping numbers were solid, retailers might see a slower start to 2024 when consumers' credit card bills come due.
For public good, not for profit.
With prices falling and incomes rising, consumers get a break in time for Christmas
Dec 22, 2023
The PCE report for November shows that prices fell slightly and disposable personal income rose, along with the savings rate.
The long-expected consumer pullback may finally be materializing
Nov 29, 2023
We spent more over the holiday, but we bought less — thanks to inflation.
How toy sales are faring this holiday season
Nov 28, 2023
During the first two years of the pandemic, toy sales in the U.S. grew by 30%. Now, they may be coming back to earth.