Despite a decline in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains the predominant lifestyle for a significant portion of Americans. This financial tightrope is not limited to those with...
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...
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....
The rising cost of candy has reportedly led consumers to rethink their Halloween plans. Candy and gum prices rose by 7.5% in September compared to...
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...
In the playful world of toys, Mattel wound up its engines and announced a 9% increase in its third-quarter 2023 net sales, reaching $1.92 billion,...
Worldline shares reached record lows Wednesday (Oct. 25) as the company reduced its sales forecast. The French payments FinTech announced it anticipates organic revenue growth...
Access to a car is crucial for many Americans, especially those living in areas with limited public transportation options. However, the historically high prices of...
Central banks worldwide are seeking lessons from the cost-of-living crisis, as they convene for their penultimate meetings of the year. The focus of their discussions...