A new analysis shows that the top 10% of earners are behind almost half of all consumer spending, which is almost 70% of GDP.
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.
Consumer surveys show a decline in sentiment as President Donald Trump ramped up tariff talk, while retail sales and consumer spending levels have also decreased.
U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated at its sharpest pace in 3-1/2 years in February while 12-month inflation expectations surged.
Fox Business Network host Charles Payne said the apparent decline in consumer spending was “shocking” on Friday, and he claimed a return to “boom times” was not on the ...
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.
December, picking up on increased government and consumer spending, official data showed on Friday, and the government said ...
We urge the incoming administration and Congress to prioritize an Innovation Agenda that fosters growth.” This chart shows a forecast of U.S. consumer electronics retail sales.