The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason ...

Online loan marketplaces are changing consumer lending. Here we investigate consumer behavior in these markets with near-zero search costs. Using administrative data on 730,000 applications, 750,000 ...

The United States is not in a recession, but it may be in a “vibecession.” Despite ticking up for the past three months, the closely watched University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to ...

In close to three decades of teaching special education at the Nicholson STEM Academy in Chicago, Winnie William-Halls had never taken a long break from her career. That changed last year—and it was ...

When Wall Street returns from the Presidents Day holiday, investors will sort through a truckload of housing reports, many delayed by a brief government shutdown. Experts are looking for clues that ...

Consumer Reports' verdict on the top new cars for 2026 is in, and it brings some welcome news for car shoppers looking to cut down on their fuel use while also staying safe on the road. This year's ...

The way consumers view wellness is shifting, reshaping purchasing decisions across all age groups, and challenging brands and retailers, like c-stores, to adapt their strategies. These are findings ...

Target's warning suggests a slowdown in consumer spending, impacting the economy. Are Americans running out of spending power, signaling a potential economic downturn? Billionaire Rick Jackson shakes ...

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced retail innovation will take center stage at CES® 2026, highlighting the technologies and experiences reshaping how consumers discover products, ...

Consumers are spending steadily but shifting toward smaller, more frequent, value-focused purchases. Retailers are modernizing with digital tools, automation and hybrid shopping to meet evolving ...

Consumer payment trends such as pushback on interchange fees, the rise of buy now/pay later, crypto payments and agentic commerce are set to shape payments in 2026. The elephant in the room is the ...

Worries over the government shutdown surged in the early part of November, pushing consumer sentiment In to its lowest in more than three years and just off its worst level ever, according to a ...