Economists are generally optimistic about the economy, but the public hasn't hated it this much in more than a decade—these ...

Wherever consumer sentiment goes, consumer spending usually goes too. They're like buddies that do everything together. Consumer sentiment wants a hair cut, its buddy consumer spending does too. But ...

Real consumer spending growth is expected to decline to about 1.5% in 2026, though it will remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, according to a Tuesday report from Moody’s Ratings. More cautious ...

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in November and October as households stepped up purchases of a range of goods and services, likely keeping ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in November and October, likely keeping the economy on track for a third straight quarter of strong growth. Consumer spending, which accounts for ...

U.S. consumer spending, which drives nearly 70% of GDP, is showing signs of exhaustion as savings dwindle and job losses rise. Consumer sentiment has plunged to near all-time lows, with rising ...

The American consumer economy is increasingly powered by a narrow slice of households at the very top of the income ladder. The wealthiest 10 percent now account for roughly half of all spending, a ...

Wherever consumer sentiment goes, consumer spending usually goes too. They’re like buddies that do everything together. Consumer sentiment wants... The Consumer Sentiment vs. Consumer Spending Puzzle ...