Agricultural and energy costs are falling, but basic items remain stubbornly expensive for consumers.
Tag: Consumer Behavior
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Consumer Spending Rose More Than Expected in April
New data on spending and income suggest that the economy remains robust despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases.
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Inflation Persists and Car Prices Are a Big Reason
Prices of new and used vehicles were supposed to recede quickly as supply chain problems dissipated. The market had other ideas.
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The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.
The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.