Economy May 26 Even as stock market hits highs, most Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Feb 20 U.S. economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback A downturn in government and consumer spending contributed to the slowdown in fourth-quarter growth, the government said. By Christopher Rugaber, Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Jan 22 Consumer spending pushes U.S. economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Dec 23 U.S. economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate last quarter, though inflation remains stubbornly high Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation was 2.9%, up from 2.6% in the April-June quarter. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Dec 01 Consumers urged to do research before giving in to Travel Tuesday deals On the same day as the nonprofit world’s Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. By Cora Lewis, Associated Press
Dec 01 Despite economic uncertainty, Cyber Monday could break spending records By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday. Continue reading
Apr 04 How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your personal spending By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Cora Lewis, Associated Press Economists say consumers foot the bill from these kind of trade actions and stress the far-reaching impacts that U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs will have on goods sourced from around the world. Continue reading
Mar 28 U.S. inflation gauge remained high in February but consumer spending recovered after steep fall By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt… Continue reading
Mar 17 U.S. shoppers mildly increased spending in February as anxiety over the economy rises By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. Continue reading
Feb 28 Consumers cut spending by most in four years last month By Anne D'Innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy. Continue reading