Americans are worried about money. So why are they spending more than ever?
What's the disconnect between consumers saying they are worried about the economy but holiday spending was at record highs?
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US consumer confidence dips again to start the year, according to business group
U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its ...
US inflation increases in December; consumer spending robust
U.S. inflation increased by the most in eight months in December amid robust consumer spending on goods and services, ...
The US economy just had another robust year
The US economy grew 2.5% over the past year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday, comparing the fourth quarter in 2024 with the one from a year earlier. A resilient labor ...
U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.3% pace last quarter, driven by increased consumer spending
The U.S. economic outlook has become more cloudy, however. Trump has promised to cut taxes and ease regulations on business, ...
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Consumer spending was — once again — key to GDP growth last quarter
Economic growth came in pretty strong for the fourth quarter. GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.3%. And consumer spending rose ...
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US Inflation Lingers, Tariffs Threatened by Trump Could Nudge Prices in Wrong Direction
U.S. Inflation gauge rises as Trump's tariff threats loom, potentially pushing prices higher in coming months.
US economic growth slows despite consumers spending more
Economic growth in the US slowed at the end of last year, as trade and investment declined and the country was hit by ...
US wage growth for low-income workers has slowed rapidly, erasing their post-COVID edge
US wage growth for lower-paid workers has slowed more than other groups recently. That has partly reversed the strides they ...