What to make of consumer spending? It's been weak so far in 2025, and that's not a good sign.
Consumer spending bounced back in February after a decline in January. But the first two months of the year could be a warning sign. The 0.4% rise in spending in February, combined with a 0.3% decline ...
Q&A: What is the consumer price index? An economist explains
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation report, based on the U.S. Department of Labor's ...
Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects
Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence ...
Moderate US consumer spending, increasing prices raise specter of stagflation
U.S. consumer spending rebounded less than expected in February while a measure of underlying prices increased by the most in ...