consumer sentiment

Consumers Cut Back on Travel, Experiences Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook
Consumers Cut Back on Travel, Experiences Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook
August 08, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are reportedly delaying or cutting back on travel and experiences amid an uncertain economic outlook. Online booking platforms, airlines, hotels and other companies in...

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Private Sector Adds 122K Jobs as Wage Growth Slows
Private Sector Adds 122K Jobs as Wage Growth Slows
July 31, 2024  |  Economy

American companies added 122,000 jobs this month, while wage growth continued to slow. That’s according to the latest monthly employment report from ADP, released Wednesday (July 31),...

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Consumer Sentiment Shows Widening Gap Between Low- and High-Income Consumers
Consumer Sentiment Shows Widening Gap Between Low- and High-Income Consumers
July 26, 2024  |  Economy

The bifurcation in consumer spending — between higher-income and lower-income individuals and households — looks set to widen. And in the meantime, as detailed in...

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Fast Food Brands Struggle as Consumer Sentiment Sours
Fast Food Brands Struggle as Consumer Sentiment Sours
July 21, 2024  |  Retail

Restaurant stocks have been struggling this summer, though it’s not quite clear why. As Seeking Alpha reported Sunday (July 21), weakening consumer confidence and consumer...

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Stubborn Inflation Weighs on Consumer Attitudes and Spending
Stubborn Inflation Weighs on Consumer Attitudes and Spending
March 15, 2024  |  Economy

Call it status quo — and maybe a sense of ennui? The latest, preliminary readings of consumer sentiment for the month of March, issued Friday...

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Uptick in Inflation Impacts Nearly Every Consumer Despite Age, Earnings 
Uptick in Inflation Impacts Nearly Every Consumer Despite Age, Earnings 
March 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

News this week that inflation inched up slightly in February is bad news for U.S. consumers, but if there’s any consolation, most say they saw it coming.  ...

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Consumers’ Near-Term Inflation Concerns Remain Steady
Consumers’ Near-Term Inflation Concerns Remain Steady
March 11, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers have a stable short-term inflation outlook but a cautious view for the medium to long term. While near-term inflation expectations are steady at 3.0%,...

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EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
February 18, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators have reportedly increased their focus on anti-competitive behavior among consumer product companies. Last year, competition authorities carried out 26 surprise inspections on consumer companies...

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Fed Finds Consumers Optimistic About Credit but Not Inflation
Fed Finds Consumers Optimistic About Credit but Not Inflation
February 12, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. consumers are feeling more optimistic about their financial conditions and access to credit. That’s according to the January 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, released Monday...

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