Consumers Inflation Falling as Long-Term Outlook Dips
The University of Michigan’s June survey shows consumer optimism inching up while long-term inflation expectations sl...
Consumer Confidence
On this Consumer Confidence tag page, you'll find 3 articles that explore jobs outlook, housing costs, and consumer mood shifts. See how these trends affect your budget and plan smarter.
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Federal Reserve Just Delivered Bad News for Republicans
The Fed has signaled rates may stay elevated for longer, stressing household budgets and complicating campaign messag...
Americans Grow More Pessimistic as Rent, Food Costs Soar
New data from the New York Fed show a sharp rise in household pessimism as rent and food costs rise, threatening cons...
Will Still Matter? Optimism Doctor on AI Anxiety and Change
A psychologist known as the Optimism Doctor reframes AI fears as a psychology problem, urging households to lean into...
Study Finds Escaping Your Income Bracket Fails Build Wealth
A National Bureau of Economic Research paper shows escaping your income bracket no longer guarantees wealth, a findin...
Market Keeps Winning. Most Americans Question the Momentum
Stocks closed higher for an eighth straight week as earnings buoy sentiment, even as a key consumer confidence gauge ...
American Airline Industry Untrustworthy Sparks Fear
A nationwide survey finds 89% of travelers expect flight disruptions, forcing households to rethink travel budgets an...
Consumer Confidence Rebounds February as Jobs Outlook Improves Sharply
February data from The Conference Board shows consumer confidence rebounded, with households becoming more hopeful ab...
Now, Even Six-Figure Earners Struggle with Housing Costs
A sweeping poll finds that cost-of-living pressures touch Americans across income levels, including six-figure earner...
Home Depot Flags Disconcerting Faith in Economy Signals
Home Depot reported a softer finish to 2025 with earnings beating expectations but signaling broad headwinds from a c...