Stories Tagged as
Consumer spending
Consumers aren't worried about the economy
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 17, 2019
And consumer sentiment is thought to be a good indicator of whether a downturn is coming or not.
Cash-back shopping savings, but at what price?
May 24, 2019
Between the tendency to spend what’s recouped and the surrender of personal data, it’s worth thinking about the quid pro quo.
Identity and economic choice
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Liz Sanchez
May 8, 2019
How gender identity affects the way we think about the economy.
Restaurants feel the pinch as shutdown drags on
by
Janet Babin
and Leila Goldstein
Jan 22, 2019
... but some owners reach out to help furloughed federal workers.
Slow sales shed light on how jewelers make money via financing
by
Justin Ho
Jan 17, 2019
Signet Jewelers, the company behind Kay Jewelers, Jared and Zales, is reporting weak holiday sales figures. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Snowball effect of the government shutdown to impact the economy
Jan 14, 2019
As the ripple effects of the government shutdown begin, the impact on the economy will not just be the lost productivity of government workers. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Are consumers in China changing their spending habits?
by
Jennifer Pak
Jan 11, 2019
We asked shoppers in Shanghai if they're feeling the economic slowdown.
For public good, not for profit.
Five things to look out for with China in 2019
by
Jennifer Pak
Jan 4, 2019
There are many mixed signals on China's economy in 2019.
Feeling pressured? Americans pushed to overspend this holiday season
by
Justin Ho
and Leila Goldstein
Nov 20, 2018
New survey finds nearly half of Americans feel pressured to overspend on gifts.
Consumer spending increases again. How long will that last?
Oct 29, 2018
U.S. consumer spending rose for a 7th straight month in September, according the the Commerce Department. Economists expect that trend to continue despite slow wage growth.