inflation

1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
1 in 5 Consumers Cite Job Loss as Reason for Depleting Savings
October 30, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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...

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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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Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
October 27, 2023  |  Retail

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...

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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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Barbie’s New Role: Picking up Mattel’s Toy Sales 
Barbie’s New Role: Picking up Mattel’s Toy Sales 
October 26, 2023  |  Retail

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,...

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Worldline Market Value Sinks on EU Economy
Worldline Market Value Sinks on EU Economy
October 25, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

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...

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55% of High-Debt Consumers Grapple With Auto Loans as Delinquencies Soar
55% of High-Debt Consumers Grapple With Auto Loans as Delinquencies Soar
October 23, 2023  |  Loans

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...

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Central Banks Debate Inflation Targets, Asset Purchases and Monetary-Fiscal Coordination
Central Banks Debate Inflation Targets, Asset Purchases and Monetary-Fiscal Coordination
October 22, 2023  |  Economy

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...

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