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Consumer spending
As discretionary spending slows, retailers try to make themselves essential
Jan 17, 2023
Here's how one small business is adapting to the changing consumer climate.
Why consumers are pulling back on spending
Jan 17, 2023
A New York Fed survey shows consumers are cutting back. But inflation means they're paying more for the same stuff.
China ends zero-COVID, but are consumers ready to spend?
by
Jennifer Pak
Jan 12, 2023
Chinese officials have lifted the harshest restrictions of the zero-COVID policy, but consumers are still cautious amid surging infections.
The "sneaky practice" of shrinkflation has been driving up your grocery bills for years
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 4, 2023
Shrinkflation means getting less product for the same price, and it's not going away anytime soon.
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.
Consumers have kept the economy humming. How long can they keep it up?
Dec 20, 2022
Although they're contending with inflation and economic uncertainty, they continue to rack up debt and burn through their savings.
Americans are saving little — while they spend up a storm
Dec 1, 2022
The personal saving rate declined in October to its lowest point since 2005. "A lot of people are close to the edge, unfortunately," an analyst says.
For public good, not for profit.
Consumers are worried about the economy. They're also spending up a storm.
Nov 30, 2022
They don't like the inflation rate, but they do like the current job market.
When "buy now, pay later" becomes a way to pay for groceries
Nov 28, 2022
Many buy now, pay later services began as a way to help people make big-ticket purchases. Now, it's also a way to finance essentials.
Black Friday riddle: Consumers are financially stressed, but still spending
Nov 25, 2022
Their debt levels are rising as the holiday shopping season ramps up. It helps that unemployment is low.