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Consumer spending
With prices falling and incomes rising, consumers get a break in time for Christmas
Dec 22, 2023
The PCE report for November shows that prices fell slightly and disposable personal income rose, along with the savings rate.
The long-expected consumer pullback may finally be materializing
Nov 29, 2023
We spent more over the holiday, but we bought less — thanks to inflation.
How toy sales are faring this holiday season
Nov 28, 2023
During the first two years of the pandemic, toy sales in the U.S. grew by 30%. Now, they may be coming back to earth.
Retailers wielding holiday discounts as competitive weapon
Nov 27, 2023
Instead of marking down items to clear inventory, retailers are using discounts to draw customers away from competitors.
As a recession fails to materialize, some economists are changing their tune
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Justin Ho
Nov 21, 2023
The Index of Leading Economic Indicators has been pointing to a slowdown for 19 months. It hasn't materialized.
What counts as "discretionary" spending?
Nov 15, 2023
Shoppers have been pulling back on "discretionary" spending at retailers.
Ringing in the holiday season with consumer sentiment at a 6-month low
Nov 10, 2023
The latest consumer survey from the University of Michigan shows that sentiment dropped for the fourth straight month.
For public good, not for profit.
Retail group predicts record holiday spending
Nov 3, 2023
The National Retail Federation predicts at least $957 billion in sales this holiday season. But that might not mean everyone is splurging.
Why are Americans' views on the economy so mixed?
Oct 30, 2023
In one poll, 44% of respondents say they’re stressed about the economy. Meanwhile, 34% say they’re optimistic.
GDP grew 4.9% in Q3, the highest since 2014. How'd we get here?
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Matt Levin
Oct 26, 2023
The answer will be pretty familiar: consumer spending, and lots of it.