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Federal Consumer Watchdog Faces Its Staunchest Challenge Yet
The CFPB has long survived existential threats, including a few court cases that challenged its constitutionality. However, the Trump administration's cuts are its biggest test yet, and it’s becoming ...
Spending Dips As Tariffs, Inflation Weigh On Consumers' Outlook
Real consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, fell 0.3% from April, the biggest monthly drop since January, according to a ...
Consumer Cos Down as Momentum, Economic Fears Hurt Sector -- Consumer Roundup
The consumer discretionary sector is "dead last" among the 11 S&P 500 industry groups for the year to date, said J.D. Joyce, president of Houston financial advisory Joyce Wealth Management. That's ...
American Consumers Felt Worse Off in June—What It Means for the Housing Market
The Consumer Confidence Index shed 5.4 points month over month, to 93 in June, reflecting Americans’ growing pessimism about ...
Here's how consumers are really feeling about the economy
Well, consumers were still pretty optimistic about their current and future finances. Now finances include not only your ...
How purpose and passion are shaping the next wave of consumer payments
Mastercard research reveals a shift in consumer payments, with top earners investing in experiences, choosing purpose and ...