K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
Days before President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, he acknowledged the high prices Americans…
Economist who popularized ‘K-shaped economy’ says this one wealth gap indicator is being overlooked
Peter Atwater, adjunct professor of economics at William & Mary and president of Financial Insyghts, knows a thing…
Black Friday sales set to be biggest on record with shoppers spending billions on deals
It is shaping up to be the biggest retail event of the year, with shoppers already hunting for…
How Confident Is the US Consumer Going Into the Holidays?
Ultimately, to capture consumers’ constrained spend, brands need to invest in storytelling that reinforces worth, Lindquist says. “That…
Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever…
Economic Pessimism Hits Near Historic Levels
Topline Views on the U.S. economy fell to a three-year low among Americans this month as consumers expressed…
Economic Pessimism Rises Among Americans
Topline Americans are expressing lowered opinions about the U.S. economy as worries persist about a declining job market…
Consumers Haven’t Felt This Bad About the Economy Since 2022
David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images Consumer sentiment in October declined for the third straight month…
Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring
Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its…
Consumer Sentiment Is At Historic Low
Shoppers in line to check out getty The “new high” media reports, the Fed’s lower interest rate, and…
American Fears Deepen Over Rising Prices
Topline Americans’ concerns about the economy worsened this month as consumers expressed growing concerns about rising prices and…
Consumers’ economic outlook falls to lowest level since May
U.S. consumers are almost back to worrying about the economy like they did in May. Consumer sentiment has…