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China's consumers cautious about economy as top officials meet
by
Jennifer Pak
and Charles Zhang
Jul 15, 2024
Growth is being held back by weak domestic demand and a real estate crisis.
More Americans are traveling abroad, thanks to a strong dollar
Jul 8, 2024
The dollar is more than 10% stronger than it was three years ago.
Share your wedding spending regrets!
Jun 6, 2024
Did you buy an expensive, unattractive bridesmaid dress or splurge on catering that gave your guests food poisoning? We want to hear about it.
How the paper "wealth effect" influences real-life spending
Jun 5, 2024
Consumers enjoying a buoyant stock market and high house prices may feel inclined to spend more, but how much more is uncertain.
Consumers don't expect their incomes to grow as fast as prices
May 13, 2024
Consumers forecast inflation at 3.3% this time next year and are less confident that their earnings will rise as much as they had expected.
Retail sales climbed to a higher-than-expected 0.7% in March
Apr 15, 2024
Consumers are still spending, but that looks a little different now than it has the past few years.
The U.S. may still avoid a recession, retail sales indicate
Jul 18, 2023
Retail sales were soft but not terrible in June. More importantly they are at least keeping up with inflation, and don't foreshadow a recession.
For public good, not for profit.
GDP growth in the U.S. was sluggish last quarter
Apr 27, 2023
Inflation was up and inventories down, but consumer spending kept GDP growing — albeit at a slower pace.
Amid persistent inflation, just what is "discretionary" spending?
Mar 2, 2023
Retailers’ financial results show weaker spending on nonnecessities like electronics. Here's where consumers are pulling back.
Consumers say they're worried about the economy, but retail sales are strong
Feb 17, 2023
Data released this week shows there’s a disconnect between what people say and what they do.