Consumer Spending Remains Resilient Amid Shifting Demand Patterns in May, Reports Circana

Overall retail spending rose 1.3% year over year, while unit demand declined 1.5%, signaling a more selective and value-conscious shopper.CHICAGO, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. consumers ...
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The Great “Trade-Down” Behind The Consumer Spending Paradox

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. “Everything’s gotten so expensive!” That’s been a universal lament over the past couple of ...

US consumer spending picks up as inflation hits three-year high

US consumer spending accelerated in May even as prices rose at the fastest pace in more than three years, suggesting ...
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Economic Watch: Consumer Spending Fueling Better Overall Growth

One of the biggest drivers of the U.S. economy increased for the second straight month in May, adding to optimism that growth in the second quarter will be better than the slow first quarter pace.
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Consumer spending is still robust, even as broader concerns about the economy swirl

Heading into the holiday season, Americans are showing they're still willing to spend money and grow the economy. The Commerce Department released its latest consumer spending report Friday, showing ...
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Consumers Still Spending, but a Lot More Discerning in Where and What They’re Buying: Report

The consumer hasn’t stopped buying, but she’s more discerning about why, what and how much she’s spending, according to a new research report titled “The Squeeze Report: May 2026” from the Consumer ...
Finance & Commerce

Consumer spending, inflation complicate Fed rate cuts

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending rose solidly in January and underlying inflation maintained a strong pace of increase, which together with the dragging war in the Middle East strengthened ...