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Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
May 14, 2024  |  Economy

Bank of America’s CEO says consumer spending is still healthy despite steep interest rates. Spending has risen between 3% and 4% this month compared to a year ago, Brian...

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Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
May 13, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. But they intend to keep spending. As reported on Monday (May 13), the  Federal...

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Sticky Prices Continue to Pressure Consumers  
Sticky Prices Continue to Pressure Consumers  
May 13, 2024  |  Economy

This week, the latest spate of data from the government on spending trends will be released. Retail sales data will track consumer demand for finished...

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Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
May 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer caution at restaurants is reportedly dampening business at fast-casual eateries. As Bloomberg News reported Saturday (May 11), restaurants such as Red Lobster — which is...

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McDonald’s Wants to Promote Value by Implementing $5 Meal Deal
McDonald’s Wants to Promote Value by Implementing $5 Meal Deal
May 10, 2024  |  Economy

McDonald’s is reportedly encouraging franchisees to vote to implement a $5 meal deal to bring back consumers who have left because of high prices. Franchisees — which...

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U. Michigan Survey Shows Inflation and Unemployment Weighing on Consumer Sentiment
U. Michigan Survey Shows Inflation and Unemployment Weighing on Consumer Sentiment
May 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are souring about the near-term outlook — on inflation, job prospects and interest rates. Where there’s worry, there’s possibly some saving for a rainy...

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CarParts.com Stalls With Q1 Earnings Drop as Consumers Pull Back Spending
CarParts.com Stalls With Q1 Earnings Drop as Consumers Pull Back Spending
May 07, 2024  |  Earnings

After a few weeks of an earnings season marked by cautionary optimism about the state of the U.S. consumer, CarParts.com said the quiet part out...

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American Express GBT: Global Multinationals Increase Their Business Travel
American Express GBT: Global Multinationals Increase Their Business Travel
May 07, 2024  |  B2B Payments

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) saw global multinational customers increase their business travel during the first quarter. The growth in travel by these companies outpaced that...

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Five Ways Consumers Are Pumping the Brakes on Spending
Five Ways Consumers Are Pumping the Brakes on Spending
May 06, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

We may be witnessing the beginnings of a great pullback in consumer spending. At least in some areas. As paycheck-to-paycheck living remains a reality for most U.S. consumers,...

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