Consumer Spending

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American shopper
Economy

The mighty American consumer keeps shrugging off tariffs as retail sales rise 0.5% in July

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated Press
August 15, 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
Back to school shopping
Economy

‘I am overwhelmed by the need to stay on top of where the deals are’: Back-to-school shopping turns into China tariff-dodging exercise

By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated Press
August 13, 2025
Shopper
Economy

The gap between higher- and lower-income households is widening as inequality progress since pandemic has ‘gone into reverse,’ BofA economist says

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August 13, 2025
Social rewilding
Success

For the boomers that can actually afford to retire in the current climate, research reveals the best spots to kick up your feet

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August 8, 2025
A boy sits at a cluttered desk with headphones on, looking at an iPad.
Retail

Gen Alpha has surpassed $100 billion in spending power from side hustles and bankrolling parents—and Roblox and Nike are among the big winners

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August 8, 2025
data centers
AI

Spending on AI data centers is so massive that it’s taken a bigger chunk of GDP growth than shopping—and it could crash the American economy

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August 6, 2025
Wall Street’s view of a ‘Kevlar economy’ has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar
Economy

Wall Street’s view of a ‘Kevlar economy’ has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar

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August 3, 2025
There’s a ‘scary’ recession warning hidden in the too-good-to-be-true economic data, Wells Fargo says 
Economy

There’s a ‘scary’ recession warning hidden in the too-good-to-be-true economic data, Wells Fargo says 

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July 20, 2025
The economy enters its budget shopping era, with consumers doubling down on value even as they ramp up spending
Economy

The economy enters its budget shopping era, with consumers doubling down on value even as they ramp up spending

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July 17, 2025
Surge in jewelry spending pushes Cartier owner Richemont sales higher
Finance

Surge in jewelry spending pushes Cartier owner Richemont sales higher

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July 16, 2025
Gen Z and millennials are taking on debt to go on group trips. Experts offer tips for protecting your money
Personal Finance

Gen Z and millennials are taking on debt to go on group trips. Experts offer tips for protecting your money

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July 8, 2025
EU awaits decision today on Trump’s potential punishing tariffs threatening ‘the most important commercial relationship in the world’
Politics

EU awaits decision today on Trump’s potential punishing tariffs threatening ‘the most important commercial relationship in the world’

By David McHugh and The Associated Press
July 7, 2025
Consumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up
Economy

Consumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up

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June 28, 2025
Fortune 500 giants Nike and Walmart are warning of upcoming price hikes, but tariff-wary Americans are already pulling back on spending
Economy

Fortune 500 giants Nike and Walmart are warning of upcoming price hikes, but tariff-wary Americans are already pulling back on spending

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
June 27, 2025

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