If consumer spending forms the foundation of the American economy, tariffs could represent an earthquake. That’s according to a report Saturday (April 12) by the...
You’d have to go back to the last few seismic shocks to the U.S. economy — the pandemic and the Great Recession — to find...
For J.P. Morgan, caution abounds as the bank increased loan loss provisions, designed to cover possible loan losses amid economic turbulence. Management discussed on a...
The March Consumer Price Index may wind up being a snapshot for wistful consumers — a look back at what was, before tariffs took root...
Credit cards remain among the most popular vehicles for payments — for both planned and unplanned expenses — and for many consumers, stretching out payments...
Consumers are less confident about economics — on a macro and a personal level — than they have been for quite a while. They’re mulling...
Inventory keeps retailers in business. Inventory keeps consumers loyal to their preferred to merchants. Inventory makes impulse buying possible and keeps sales flowing. Inventory has...
The latest data on consumer borrowing indicates that households pared back on debt — overall — in February amid headlines and uncertainty about tariffs. Spending...
In recent years, the narrative of financial insecurity has predominantly centered on middle and lower-income groups. However, a subtle but significant shift is emerging among...