Consumer Confidence

Warren Buffett, chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway
Personal Finance

Warren Buffett plowed more than $1 billion into three stocks, and it says a lot about where he sees consumer priorities are right now: Houses, beer, and gas

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October 17, 2025
If it feels like you're living in a recession, then you might be in one of the contracting states identified by Moody's.
Economy

Roughly half of U.S. states are effectively in a recession and ‘hanging on by their fingertips,’ Moody’s chief economist says

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October 9, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives to speak during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy

Yet another recession indicator is flashing as consumer confidence declines sharply in September

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October 1, 2025
A customer shops for furniture at an IKEA store on September 26, 2025 in Emeryville, California.
Economy

Wall Street sees no ‘material drawback’ in stocks thanks to consumers, says Fed’s Hammack—problem is, shoppers are increasingly shaky

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September 29, 2025
People walk in a shopping district along 5th Avenue in Manhattan on July 14, 2025, in New York City.
Economy

The economy is reliant on the ‘fortunes of the well-to-do’ says Moody’s—if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

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September 17, 2025
Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
Economy

Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester

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August 19, 2025
In this economy, even the affluent are a ‘more cautious consumer,’ Sweetgreen CEO warns. Chipotle and Cava are hurting too
Finance

In this economy, even the affluent are a ‘more cautious consumer,’ Sweetgreen CEO warns. Chipotle and Cava are hurting too

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August 14, 2025
American shopper
Retail

Americans are the most optimistic about the economy since just after Trump’s inauguration

By Nick Lichtenberg and Fortune Intelligence
July 18, 2025
woman shopping for Campbell's soup in grocery store
Economy

Elon Musk predicts a recession this year. 8 sneaky signs we actually could be headed for one

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June 6, 2025
Amazon Prime’s VP knows you’re sharing accounts—but for now he’s holding off a Netflix-style crackdown
Tech

Amazon Prime’s VP knows you’re sharing accounts—but for now he’s holding off a Netflix-style crackdown

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June 5, 2025
Fortune Archives: How to predict a recession
Newsletters

Fortune Archives: How to predict a recession

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June 1, 2025
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin
Finance

Ken Griffin says Trump won the election by promising lower inflation—so he needs to think ‘long and hard’ about how to protect Americans’ standard of living

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May 13, 2025
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman
Retail

While nearly everything gets more expensive, Sweetgreen CEO defends $16 salads, imploring customers to think about the long-term cost of their health

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May 5, 2025
As bold CEO voices challenge Trump’s tariffs amid recession fears, one CEO association seems missing in action
Commentary

As bold CEO voices challenge Trump’s tariffs amid recession fears, one CEO association seems missing in action

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques
May 1, 2025
The CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
Leadership

The CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead

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May 1, 2025

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