Stories Tagged as
Spending
Consumers don't expect their incomes to grow as fast as prices
May 13, 2024
Consumers forecast inflation at 3.3% this time next year and are less confident that their earnings will rise as much as they had expected.
Retail sales climbed to a higher-than-expected 0.7% in March
Apr 15, 2024
Consumers are still spending, but that looks a little different now than it has the past few years.
The U.S. may still avoid a recession, retail sales indicate
Jul 18, 2023
Retail sales were soft but not terrible in June. More importantly they are at least keeping up with inflation, and don't foreshadow a recession.
GDP growth in the U.S. was sluggish last quarter
Apr 27, 2023
Inflation was up and inventories down, but consumer spending kept GDP growing — albeit at a slower pace.
Amid persistent inflation, just what is "discretionary" spending?
Mar 2, 2023
Retailers’ financial results show weaker spending on nonnecessities like electronics. Here's where consumers are pulling back.
Consumers say they're worried about the economy, but retail sales are strong
Feb 17, 2023
Data released this week shows there’s a disconnect between what people say and what they do.
How a 24-year-old living with her parents spends her paychecks
Jan 6, 2023
After saving or investing around 40% of her income, Abigail Gomez has money left over for luxuries.
For public good, not for profit.
Corporate profits are up 10% over the same quarter last year
by
Justin Ho
Dec 22, 2022
Here's a look at why American companies are making more money, and how they're spending it.
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.
It's a big week for earnings calls. Here's what Wall Street is listening for.
Oct 10, 2022
Reports from banks like JPMorgan and consumer companies like PepsiCo can reveal spending trends and signal what businesses see coming.