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How are Americans prioritizing spending amid rising costs?

Consumers are cutting back on goods with sharp price increases, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. From December to February, spending on clothing fell 7%, spending on f...

Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show

Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.

Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

Higher fuel costs are raising food and travel prices, while a shaky stock market tamps down free spenders.

How Long Can Consumption Continue to Rise Strongly as Income Growth Slows?

Bloomberg consensus for tomorrow’s release of April real consumption is for flat growth. Figure 1: Household net worth, end-of-quarter, in bn.Ch.2017$ (blue square, left log scale)...

UK consumer spending falls for first time since 2024 as Iran war bites

UK consumer spending fell 0.1% in April, the first annual decline since late 2024, as Iran war fears drove households toward savings and away from big-ticket and travel spending, B...

Weekly Indicators: The Consumer Continues To Spend Like There's No Tomorrow

US March retail sales +1.7% vs +1.4% expected

Prior was +0.6%Ex-autos +1.9% vs +1.4% expectedPrior ex autos +0.5% Ex autos and gas ++0.6% vs +0.4% prior (revised to +0.2%)Control group +0.7% vs +0.2% expectedPrior control +0.5...

US Retail Sales Jump in March as Higher Gas Prices Lift Spending

By Bill Pan Americans kept on spending in March amid a sharp rise in gasoline prices, new government data suggest. Retail sales, an estimate of how much money people spend on goods...

High prices push two-thirds of Americans to spend less

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Americans are increasingly cutting back on spending despite U.S. stock markets hovering near record highs, as elevated inflation and soaring gasoline prices conti...

High prices push two-thirds of Americans to spend less

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Americans are increasingly cutting back on spending despite U.S. stock markets hovering near record highs, as elevated inflation and soaring gasoline prices conti...

Canadian consumer spending rises for third straight month

Canadian consumer spending rebounded during the first quarter even as U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions loomed over the economy.

Consumer spending is healthy, but gas prices remain a risk

Higher-income shoppers have kept retail sales healthy, but the economic impact of the war in Iran presents an unknown, according to industry analysts.

How Are Consumers Still Spending So Much?

A reader asks: What is consumer debt doing? All this bad news and people are still spending like drunken sailors?! Where is the canary in the coalmine? Fair question. This entire d...

Canadians are being more cautious and selective with their money: report

While overall spending remains stable, a closer look at spending by category shows a clear reallocation of consumer dollars

U.S. Retail Sales Soar as Consumer Spending Broadly Surges

U.S. consumers spent far more at American retail stores, gas stations, and online than economists had forecast, showing no signs that the household sector has shied away from every...

U.S. Retail Sales Soar as Consumer Spending Broadly Surges

U.S. consumers spent far more at American retail stores, gas stations, and online than economists had forecast, showing no signs that the household sector has shied away from every...

U.S. Retail Sales Soar as Consumer Spending Broadly Surges

U.S. consumers spent far more at American retail stores, gas stations, and online than economists had forecast, showing no signs that the household sector has shied away from every...

Canadians rein in spending but lean into emotion-driven purchases, survey finds

Despite caution, most Canadians still shop weekly for comfort, identity, and connection

Holidays take a hit as UK cost of living fears and Iran war bite

Consumer spending on travel is down for the first time in five years while card spending edges up in MarchUK consumers have cut back on travel spending for the first time in five y...

A shift in shopper spending behavior at Costco

As the economy struggles and many Americans look for ways to save money, Costco has proven resilient. The chain has continued to grow its membership.

Irish consumer spending drops significantly in the US

Data suggests travellers are becoming increasingly selective about where they holiday and how much they spend once abroad.

Here’s How Americans Are Really Spending Their Money. What About You?

These spending categories snatch thousands of dollars from the average household in the U.S.

80% Of Americans Are Adjusting Spending — Here's Where It's Starting

80% of Americans are adjusting spending due to higher gas prices, with 60% cutting back on entertainment and 50% on travel. Advisors can use this as an opening to discuss long-term...

Australian data: March household spending +1.6% m/m (prior +0.3%)

Australian data, March 2026 household spending +1.6% m/m (prior +0.3%)+0.7% q/q+6.3% y/y (prior +4.3%) Spending jumped by the most in over two years in March. Transport costs soare...