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A pedestrian walks past a Gucci luxury fashion store at a shopping district on June 24, 2026, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Retail
Rich 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
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: A customer pumps gas into their vehicle on October 24, 2025 in Miami, Florida. According to the new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on October 24, the 12-month inflation rate climbed to 3 percent in September, up from 2.9 percent in August, as gasoline prices rose by 4.1 percent, a major driver of inflation last month. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Economy
Iran war has cost U.S. families $100 billion between increased military funding and higher oil prices, says Moody’s
By Eleanor PringleJune 2, 2026
Dating 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
Personal Finance
Dating 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
gas station
Economy
U.S. consumer confidence inches up even as the Iran war sends energy prices soaring
By The Associated Press and Matt OttApril 28, 2026
Americans are buying more used clothes, but the real story is who’s buying what: Luxury resale is booming and so is discount
Retail
Americans 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
A young woman celebrating at work
Economy
Gen 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
Scott Bessent sits during a testimony with both hands raised beside him.
Economy
Goldman 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
President Trump at a press conference.
Economy
Trump 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
Donald Trump shrugs as he stands behind the podium in the White House briefing room.
North America
90% of Trump’s tariffs are paid for by American consumers and companies, New York Fed says
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 13, 2026
Women shopping
Retail
Black 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
consumer confidence
Economy
Government shutdown sends consumer confidence plunging to April ‘liberation day’ levels
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 25, 2025
Sad freelancer woman working on laptop in the evening
Economy
Six-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
Keith Lee
Success
Gen Z creators are turbocharging Main Street—and Amex is betting big
By Jessica CoacciNovember 19, 2025
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
Economy
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
By Jason MaNovember 8, 2025
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
By Eleanor PringleOctober 17, 2025
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Success
Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stockplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 20, 2026
Success
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By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2026
AI
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By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
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