Inflation

While the economy is slowly improving, a quarter of Venezuela's population has left the country as high inflation and low wages persist.

Cities are home to high-paid business services and rural areas have lost manufacturing, contributing to the 23% gap in earnings.

Advertisers are taking current market conditions into consideration when competing for consumer dollars.

We spent more over the holiday, but we bought less — thanks to inflation.

The application rate for any kind of credit dropped to just over 41% this year from nearly 45% in 2022, according to a Fed survey.

The fifth National Climate Assessment says climate change will continue to nudge household spending higher in many categories — including health, food and home repair.

Fuel costs are down but may rise again soon.

Average hourly earnings rose 4.1% year-over-year in October; the rate peaked near 6% in March 2022. The slowdown in wage growth is helping the Fed wrestle inflation lower.

The National Retail Federation predicts at least $957 billion in sales this holiday season. But that might not mean everyone is splurging.

In one poll, 44% of respondents say they’re stressed about the economy. Meanwhile, 34% say they’re optimistic.