Consumer Confidence
RetailRich consumers taking GLP-1s are rebuying their wardrobes and eating smaller, fancier dishes—it’s a factor saving the luxury sector right now
By Eleanor PringleJune 25, 2026
EconomyIran war has cost U.S. families $100 billion between increased military funding and higher oil prices, says Moody’s
By Eleanor PringleJune 2, 2026
Personal FinanceDating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2026
By The Associated Press and Matt OttApril 28, 2026
RetailAmericans are buying more used clothes, but the real story is who’s buying what: Luxury resale is booming and so is discount
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 24, 2026
EconomyGen Z and young millennials are the only ones feeling good about the economy. Everyone else is worrying about trade and inflation
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 25, 2026
EconomyGoldman Sachs says U.S. consumers are stuck with higher prices even after Supreme Court ruling opens door to $180 billion in tariff refunds
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 23, 2026
EconomyTrump boasts that the U.S. has ‘the greatest economy actually ever.’ Human nature suggests that’s exactly the wrong message to send to voters
By Geoff ColvinFebruary 23, 2026
North America90% of Trump’s tariffs are paid for by American consumers and companies, New York Fed says
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 13, 2026
RetailBlack Friday faces its ultimate test as desperate retailers and low consumer confidence collide in a high-stakes holiday standoff
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressNovember 28, 2025
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 25, 2025
EconomySix-figure earners are ‘living the illusion of affluence’ while working side hustles, skipping meals, and pretending Venmo’s not working
By Jason MaNovember 23, 2025
By Jessica CoacciNovember 19, 2025
By Jason MaNovember 8, 2025
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