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Consumer spending
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.
Next week's economic data will tell us a lot
Nov 25, 2022
Reports on inflation, consumer confidence and jobs will be consequential. We asked economists to point out the most important items.
Economic malaise tightens some consumers' pocketbooks
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 22, 2022
People feeling the effects of a slowing economy may consider cutting spending, says Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary.
Outlook cools for global shipping demand
Nov 2, 2022
Softening demand and high inventories are to blame.
The latest GDP report shows the economy's growing — and that trouble's ahead
Oct 27, 2022
Rising interest rates plus a strong dollar equals stiff economic headwinds.
Up, up, and away: Airfare ascends 43% in a year
Oct 13, 2022
A lot of people want to fly, and airlines have fewer seats to sell.
Inflation is a subjective number
Oct 13, 2022
How much pain you feel paying your bills depends on what those bills are, and who you are.
For public good, not for profit.
Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early
Oct 10, 2022
Consumers can expect early and steep sales as retailers try to offload excessive inventory. Online shopping is expected to cool.
The economy is acting weird. Not even economists can fully say why.
Sep 30, 2022
There are many contradictory economic trends these days, and history isn't providing its usual hints about what will happen next.
Companies plan to hire fewer seasonal workers this year
Sep 22, 2022
Retailers are worried that inflation and fear of a potential recession will impact holiday spending.