Browsing: Consumer Spending
It’s getting harder to separate the stock market from the economy. That means the Fed and Congress have more incentive to help Wall Street
After huge rallies or selloffs, it’s often pointed out that the stock market is not the economy, or that Wall…
More than half of Gen Z says they only use cash as ‘a last resort’ and doing so is ‘cringe,’ survey shows
It’s only been a few years since card payments overtook using cash. This year, cash ranked as the third-most-used payment…
Mormon women are lining up to purchase new $5 ‘sacred’ garments that symbolize a turning point for the church
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Candy inflation has spooked so many consumers almost 80% say they’re forced to scale back how much to buy for Halloween
Don’t look now, but high prices might be sucking the sweetness out of Halloween. According to a survey by Shopkick…
Scott Galloway says don’t aspire to be a billionaire because ‘it’s not going to get you anything’—here’s what to do with money instead of hoarding it
Marketing professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway has a message for the wealthy: Once you hit your number, there’s no reason…
Holiday shopping will look different this year, Adobe predicts: AI-assisted purchasing will jump a staggering 520%
Adobe Analytics predicts online sales will grow 5.3% this holiday season, down from 8.7% last year, as consumers turn to…
Ken Griffin has a warning for Trump and the GOP: ‘I would not underestimate how grating a 3% inflation rate could be’ on Americans
For Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, the political implications of still-elevated inflation are not lost on him. Inflation has come down…
The U.S. economy is running even hotter than previously thought, and GDP growth could reach 4% in Q3
While some on Wall Street are worried about a recession, recent economic data show that GDP growth is actually speeding…
All bark, no bite: Trump’s latest trade war turns into another TACO salad for Wall Street
When President Donald Trump made his “Liberation Day” speech on April 2, announcing sweeping tariffs across a range of sectors,…
If you can’t work out why you’re struggling when the economy is doing OK, it’s because you’re on the losing side
If you’re struggling to find a job, get a promotion, or shop the way you used to, you’re not an…












