Consumer Spending

With inflation rising, Newsweek spoke to money-saving experts to find out how you can try and save some cash during the cost-of-living crisis.

Claims aren't believed to be a negative sign of things to come in the overall labor market.

Some economists were cautiously optimistic that the White House's predictions of a transitory period of inflation were turning out to be true.

Nine people have reported laceration injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission on Thursday.

Finance experts have told Newsweek that those turning to buy now pay later for groceries and gas could be led into debt without realizing it.

Experts point to a number of factors behind the largest rise in consumer prices since 1981.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said consumer sentiment, combined with supply chain problems, has already caused a recession.

Consumer spending continued to surge in Year Two of the pandemic but there were some shifts in what Americans chose to buy.

The pandemic is reshaping Consumer Behavior. Shoppers have more choices than ever — and what they want are brands that share their values

Retail spending increased by 0.3 percent in November, compared to the 1.8 percent rise in October, but experts are still confident in the holiday season.

A 1.3 percent rise in consumer spending in October in the face of rising inflation gave experts a positive sign in new economic data released Wednesday.

Consumers continue to spend even with higher prices, though analysts are concerned that consumers could eventually cut back on spending because of inflation.

Nearly 90% of the world's central banks are developing digital currencies, apparently pressured by the rise of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies. Retail sales dipped in May, but spending at bars and restaurants surged as COVID-19 vaccination rates rose.

The woman reportedly changed her electricity supplier several times, believing she was being overcharged, and had to borrow money from her family to cover the high cost of the bill.

Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have jumped 4.2 percent—the fastest rise since a 4.9 percent gain in the 12 months that ended in September 2008.

Coffee and wine prices are expected to rise, with demand for both beverages expected to remain strong in the post-pandemic era.

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Users should be aware of any fees that may apply with Bitcoin purchases, depending on the cryptocurrency exchange platform accessed.

Local consumer spending is expected to fall 44 percent without the extension of the $600 payments that supplemented 30 million Americans' unemployment benefits.

"The underlying consumer is doing well and making more money. More importantly, they're spending more money."

Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the U.S. economy, and the retail figures indicated that consumers were not yet tightening purse strings despite dire economic predictions spurred by the inverted yield curve.

Embedding sustainable ideals into everyday life is fraught with difficulties.

Acceleration in economic growth could persuade the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again as early as June.

Consumer spending slows and strong dollar undercuts exports; labor market seen leading rebound.

U.S. economic activity continued to expand in October and November, with lower gasoline prices boosting consumer spending, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.