Lower-income Americans, by contrast, have faced a cash crunch.

Consumers' confidence in the future of the economy fell to its lowest level in more than a decade in January, but some parts of the population are still spending like there's nothing to fear.

The surprise drop in the Consumer Confidence Index for this month could be an early warning for the economy, which is powered ...

Consumers continued to ramp up their spending as the holiday shopping season kicked into high gear in November, but inflation continued to bite, new data showed Thursday.

Real consumer spending growth is expected to decline to about 1.5% in 2026, though it will remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, according to a Tuesday report from Moody’s Ratings. More cautious ...

Traders’ expectations that the Federal Reserve will delay interest-rate cuts until later in 2026 were reinforced by US economic data showing resilience in the job market and consumer spending.

Plus500 reports Valentine's Day spending reached $27.5 billion in 2025, reflecting consumer resilience despite inflation, with a shift towards experiential gifts and online shopping.

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in November and October as households stepped up purchases of a range of goods and services, likely keeping the economy on track ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: A shopper carries bags through the Oxford Street financial district on May 10, 2024 in London, England. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK's gross ...