Consumer Spending

Fed Weighs Future Rates Hikes as Consumer Spending Persists
Fed Weighs Future Rates Hikes as Consumer Spending Persists
October 29, 2023  |  Economy

Just how resilient is the American consumer? It’s a key question facing the Federal Reserve. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Oct. 29), officials from the U.S. central bank...

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Are High-Income Consumers Poised to Pull Back and Trade Down?
Are High-Income Consumers Poised to Pull Back and Trade Down?
October 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The latest reading on consumer sentiment signals that high-income consumers may embrace a few strategies to deal with concerns over inflation and dwindling stock portfolios....

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Disposable Personal Income Growth Lags Pace of Inflation
Disposable Personal Income Growth Lags Pace of Inflation
October 27, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is strong. Consumer spending is strong. Disposable income growth isn’t keeping pace. And personal saving as a percentage of disposable income is declining. To...

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Consumers Blurring Lines Between In-Store and Online Grocery Shopping
Consumers Blurring Lines Between In-Store and Online Grocery Shopping
October 27, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers are buying their groceries both online and in-store, a phenomenon known as hybrid purchasing, and this reality is set to upend retailers’ strategies. According...

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Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
October 26, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon’s third quarter results showed a rebound in online sales, with a 7% growth rate doubled by the 14% gain in subscription-related revenues. Earnings materials...

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Capital One Reports Delinquency Rate Back to Pre-Pandemic Level
Capital One Reports Delinquency Rate Back to Pre-Pandemic Level
October 26, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The delinquency rate in Capital One’s domestic card business continued to rise in the third quarter and has returned to its pre-pandemic level. The 30-day performing...

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Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
October 26, 2023  |  Economy

Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Figures released Thursday (Oct. 26) by the U.S. Commerce Department showed gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at...

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Mastercard Says Consumer Spending Decelerates in October
Mastercard Says Consumer Spending Decelerates in October
October 26, 2023  |  Earnings

Mastercard has pointed to a “resilient” consumer, buoying the latest quarter’s results. But management noted on the conference call with analysts that spending is decelerating...

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24% of Consumers Worry Installment Plans Could Lead to Overspending
24% of Consumers Worry Installment Plans Could Lead to Overspending
October 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Installment plans have become a preferred payment method for consumers. PYMNTS Intelligence has found that 60% of shoppers used an installment plan to buy consumer...

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