The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that inflation seems to be cooling, with price increases for fresh meat and vegetables slowing since Q2 2022 — but consumers aren’t buying it. There is a disconnect between the inflation data reported by the government and...
As inflation continues at rates not seen since the 1980s, consumers are growing increasingly anxious, especially because their perception of inflation is more extreme than what is reported by government sources. For example, consumers perceive gas prices as having increased 43%, while the BLS reports 26%....
Inflation has begun to show signs of slowing month after month but remains at levels not seen since 1981. Half of consumers say inflation has soured their outlook on their economic future, and nearly a third say paying bills is getting more difficult. The impact...
February 03, 2023
For many Americans, owning a home or renting an apartment signifies financial stability and maturity, with Americans traditionally leaving home early and never looking back. But home ownership — the cornerstone of the American Dream — is increasingly out of reach, as 18 million people have given up on buying a home since inflation began […]
December 05, 2022
As inflation continues at rates not seen since the 1980s, consumers are growing increasingly anxious, especially because their perception of inflation is more extreme than what is reported by government...
