consumer spending

Today’s Big Question Sentiment dropped this month to a near-record low

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 11 November 25

In the Spotlight Rising costs of coffee, energy and payroll, plus growing appetite for luxury drinks like matcha, has caused boom in independent and speciality coffee shops

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 3 September 25

speed read The Labor Department is collecting less data for its consumer price index due to staffing shortages

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 June 25

In the spotlight Consumers are cutting back on splurges to combat overconsumption

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 4 March 25

the explainer The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has had its work stymied by the Trump administration

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 26 February 25

Talking Points The income gap sets a new record

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 25 February 25

The Explainer President Trump's tariff plan may raise the cost of food, gas, pharmaceuticals and more

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 10 February 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 28 January 25

The Explainer These two revised approaches to purchasing could help you save big

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 21 January 25

In The Spotlight Legal action begins after people lose life savings and are forced to sell homes to cover 'hidden costs'

By The Week UK Published 7 January 25

Speed Read The business will be acquired by members of the family and El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexican real estate company

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 24 December 24

Speed Read It grew at a solid 2.8% annual rate from July through September

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 31 October 24