inflation

McDonald’s Sees ‘Trade Down’ as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Rise
McDonald’s Sees ‘Trade Down’ as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Rise
July 29, 2024  |  Earnings

McDonald’s sales fell for the first time since 2020 as lower-income consumers stayed home. The fast food giant released quarterly earnings Monday (July 29) showing a 1% dip...

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Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Elevated Inflation
Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Elevated Inflation
July 29, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumer spending has remained strong despite elevated inflation, surprising many economists. However, there are concerns about credit card delinquencies and lenders’ net charge-offs, which could...

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Cuba Bans Small Business From Using US Bank Accounts
Cuba Bans Small Business From Using US Bank Accounts
July 26, 2024  |  SMBs

Cuba has reportedly banned its small businesses from using U.S. bank accounts, just weeks after the Biden administration allowed Cubans to use the banking system....

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Consumer Sentiment Shows Widening Gap Between Low- and High-Income Consumers
Consumer Sentiment Shows Widening Gap Between Low- and High-Income Consumers
July 26, 2024  |  Economy

The bifurcation in consumer spending — between higher-income and lower-income individuals and households — looks set to widen. And in the meantime, as detailed in...

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GDP Report Mixes Economic Growth With Slower Pace of Consumer Spending
GDP Report Mixes Economic Growth With Slower Pace of Consumer Spending
July 25, 2024  |  Economy

The newest reading on gross domestic product (GDP) — for the second quarter, only a few weeks in the books — shows a quickening pace...

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US Business Activity Reaches Highest Level in 27 Months
US Business Activity Reaches Highest Level in 27 Months
July 24, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. business activity rose to its highest level in 27 months in July, S&P Global said Wednesday (July 24). Output has risen continuously for 1½...

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Save A Lot VP: Consumers Cross-Shop to Stretch Grocery Budgets
Save A Lot VP: Consumers Cross-Shop to Stretch Grocery Budgets
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

Amid ongoing inflation and economic challenges, grocery shoppers are recalibrating their budgeting behaviors to make ends meet. Katie Kobus, vice president of marketing at Save...

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Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
Big-Ticket Retail Sales Take Hit in June
July 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

A flat June reading for retail sales can be a tossup in terms of getting a sense of how the consumer is faring. The data...

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Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

As the luxury retail sector looks to strike a balance between digital accessibility and the more immersive, high-touch in-store experience, these upscale brands must create...

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