Nation Apr 04 How Trump’s latest tariffs could affect your personal spending By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Cora Lewis, Associated Press
Nation Mar 28 U.S. inflation gauge remained high in February but consumer spending recovered after steep fall An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt… By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Mar 17 U.S. shoppers mildly increased spending in February as anxiety over the economy rises 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. By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Feb 28 Consumers cut spending by most in four years last month 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. By Anne D'Innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Nation Feb 27 U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent annually in the last months of 2024, the outlook for 2025 is cloudier The American economy grew at a solid 2.3% annual rate the last three months of 2024, supported by a burst of year-end consumer spending, the government said, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of fourth-quarter growth. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Dec 30 The retail trends, winners and losers of 2024 By Anne D'Innocenzio, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Value was in vogue in 2024. Shoppers and restaurant patrons in the U.S. were choosy about where and how to spend their money as they wrestled with high housing and food prices. Continue reading
Sep 26 U.S. economy grew at a solid amount last quarter, government says in final estimate By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Commerce Department reported that the nation's gross domestic product — the nation's total output of goods and services — growth picked up sharply in the second quarter. Continue reading
Aug 29 U.S. economic growth revised up to solid 3 percent annual rate for second quarter of 2024 By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3 percent annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the Department of Commerce said Thursday in an upgrade of its initial assessment. Continue reading
Aug 15 Americans spent more at retailers in July despite higher prices By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Americans stepped up spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates. Continue reading
Feb 26 Forecasters raise expectations for 2024 U.S. economy By Associated Press The economy looks set to grow 2.2% this year after adjusting for inflation. That’s up from an earlier forecast of 1.3%. Continue reading