Walmart’s lower-than-expected guidance is a warning that U.S. consumer spending is slowing, said Brian Mulberry, client ...

Tariffs act like a sales tax, increasing production costs and reducing consumer spending. Read why monitoring leading indicators of consumer spending is crucial.

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.0% in the 12 months to January 2025, up from 2.5% in the 12 months to December 2024 ...

Americans are facing higher costs. Trump was elected on promises to lower prices for inflation-weary consumers and high ...

Property tax rates have risen nationwide, creating challenges for many homeowners, including retirees. Data show that last year’s property tax bills increased by as much as 30% in some places.

The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as ...

Consumer debt may be impacted either directly or indirectly by some of the new administration's proposals in 2025. Even if ...

Cutting tax rates can promote growth, and conversely raising taxes can hinder it—the intellectual heritage of this line of thought stretches back to an 18th century economist. But this theory ...

University of Michigan consumer survey Friday found consumer sentiment fell about 5% on fears inflation will rise to 4.3% ...

Thrift shopping has been a growing interest among shoppers in recent years — and especially now as consumers brace for higher ...

WASHINGTON — IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a ...

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