Why do Americans keep spending despite economic anxiety? Explore how wealth, employment income, and side hustles may support spending in an E-shaped economy.

Marketing is operating in an age of abundance. Today’s consumers face more content and choices than they have the attention or means to manage. AI agents are emerging as fundamental tools to help ...

Inflation is still weighing on shoppers, but many are sticking to their holiday budgets — and starting their shopping earlier ...

Consumer confidence fell further this month as worries about the cost of living and job security mount. Historically, these readings have been consistent with outright falls in spending. But ...

Consumers are still spending, but confidence is uneven across income bands. Retail gains reflect balance-sheet stability, more so that overall optimism. February strength may not hold as fuel costs ...

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy likely maintained a steady pace of growth in the second ⁠quarter, ⁠supported by stronger consumer spending and robust business investment in equipment ...

June’s spending increase came with little growth in the amount of goods and services consumers actually purchased. Lower-wage households are cutting discretionary categories and favoring payment ...

Resilient spending could support American Express, Marriott, Walmart, and other consumer stocks despite Americans’ gloomy ...

American children between the ages of 8 and 14 are reshaping how their families spend money at a scale that is drawing close attention from retailers and brands. Generation Alpha influences 42 percent ...

The consumer discretionary sector (XLY) rose over 6% in the second quarter, lagging the broader markets amid shifting consumer spending trends. Consumer spending revived in June after showing signs of ...

U.S. consumers are entering the 2026 holiday season with a more intentional approach to spending, balancing budget pressures with a continued desire to celebrate, according to the 2026 U.S. Holiday ...