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Consumer spending
Many Americans are still concerned about getting COVID-19
Apr 7, 2022
But that's not stopping many consumers from getting out to restaurants or shopping malls.
If consumer sentiment is down, why has consumer spending remained strong?
Mar 11, 2022
Wage growth, low unemployment and pent-up demand when COVID case counts decline may help explain the disconnect.
Inflation's already increasing the cost of goods. The cost of services could be next.
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Justin Ho
Feb 22, 2022
The services sector has been feeling the pinch of higher costs, particularly when it comes to wages.
Forget stagflation. Retail sales point to a "boomflation" economy.
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Lily Jamali
Feb 16, 2022
The monthly gauge rose 3.8%, showing that Americans are eager to shop despite inflation. It could further push the Fed to hike rates.
Consumers are on an inflation expectations roller coaster
Feb 14, 2022
Even though sentiment has tanked, a New York Fed survey finds that consumers expect inflation to ease in the future.
Consumer sentiment is down. Will consumer spending follow?
Feb 14, 2022
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index is at a 10-year low. But consumer demand and savings remain high.
Amazon's brick-and-mortar clothing store? All about the algorithm
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Justin Ho
Jan 21, 2022
The online retailer has been experimenting with physical locations for several years now.
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Consumer spending boosting companies like P&G despite price hikes
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Justin Ho
Jan 20, 2022
Question remains, though: When will consumers cut spending?
For many retailers, business has never been better. The future? Uncertain.
Jan 13, 2022
Millions of Americans are still shopping like crazy. But retailers worry their voracious appetite won't last much longer.
What might consumer spending look like in 2022?
Dec 31, 2021
Retailers are making a calculation about what to put on shelves. And it comes down to supply and demand.