Inflation Concerns Keep Consumer Sentiment Index Stuck at Eight-Month Low
In July, consumer optimism on the economy remained at an eight-month low due to ongoing inflation concerns, particularly affecting...
lower-income households
The Growing Divide in Consumer Spending Habits
Kimberly-Clark competes with high-end brands like P&G while offering value-tier products like Scott toilet paper. A growing divide in...
Two Americas: Wealthy Confident, Lower-Income Cautious in Economic Landscape
Wealthier Americans continue to thrive in a mixed economy as companies serving them report booming business, while those catering...
Tariffs: More Than Just Taxes
Lead: Former President Donald Trump's tariffs aimed to protect industries and reshape trade relations, but the impact on lower-income...
Consumer Stress Signals Trouble for Stock Market
Lead: As questions swirl around the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts, signs of consumer stress are emerging, raising...
McDonald’s Earnings and Inflation Impact
**Lead:** McDonald’s is gearing up to expand its loyalty program and weather the storm of inflation as it reports...
McDonald’s Earnings Fall Short, Middle East War Impacts Revenue
**Lead:** McDonald’s faces challenges as its first-quarter earnings fall short due to the impact of the war in the...
Singapore Budget 2024: Taming Costs, Boosting Growth
Singapore is set to announce its 2024 budget today, following a slowdown in economic growth last year. The recovery...
Rising Delinquencies in Credit Cards and Car Loans Signal Financial Stress
Consumer debt in the US continues to rise, with car-loan and credit-card delinquencies increasing, particularly among lower-income households and...