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Nike expects sales will plunge in current quarter as it faces tariffs, sliding consumer confidence

Nike is trying to execute a turnaround under new CEO Elliott Hill.

CNBC - 4d

Nike shares hit 5-year low as tariffs and consumer caution threaten sales

Sportswear group issues weaker than expected revenue forecast in latest setback to turnaround effort

Financial Times - 4d

As consumer confidence dips, off-price retailer TJX remains a top stock to own

TJX's ability to purchase new inventory and quickly convert it into sales is a key part of the company's unique moat.

CNBC - 3d

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - Mar. 11

EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Kandi Burruss on ‘Housewives,’ Sex Toys, and What Performing in a Girl Band Taught Her About Running a Business

The success of her many ventures rests on her honesty with consumers and hands-on promotion.

Inc. - Mar. 17

Why do people keep buying printers they hate?

A puzzling tale of capitalism and consumer psychology at a time of technological change

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.

CNBC - 6d

The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move

Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.

MarketWatch - 5d

Odds are good that the stock market has finally bottomed out. Here’s why.

Insiders, sentiment, consumers and economists suggest its time to buy the rebound.

MarketWatch - 5d

Damage from Thames Water debacle extends to the wider economy

Investors, as well as consumers, need regulators with teeth to ensure fair competition and rules

Financial Times - 4d

China spends big on its ageing pets

Demographic shift underlines emerging opportunities in country’s vast consumer market

Financial Times - 3d

Senate Democrats insist on voting on 30-day government funding bill

Senate Democrats say they will not vote for the House-passed six-month government funding package, which would boost defense spending and cut nondefense programs, unless they first get a vote on a ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear

For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...

NBC News - Mar. 10

CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency

A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.

CNBC - Mar. 8

The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up

But six states have passed right-to-repair laws, protecting consumers’ abilities to repair or modify their products.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96

An indefatigable gardener, she was one of the first nutritionists to emphasize the connections between farming practices and consumers’ health.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market

The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.

Inc. - Mar. 9

Champagne and Parmigiano under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Producers warn Europe’s finest foods and wine could become unaffordable for ordinary US consumers

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Here's why banks don’t want the CFPB to disappear

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employees are in limbo after acting Director Russell Vought took over last month.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower

Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.

Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.

CBS News - Mar. 11

2-year Treasury note yield bounces from October low as investors await U.S. inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the latest consumer price index reading.

CNBC - Mar. 11

A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices

The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected

The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Europe, Canada retaliate as Trump tariffs on metals take effect

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."

ABC News - Mar. 12

Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.

A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Is the U.S. heading for a recession? Here's what economists say.

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession?

CBS News - Mar. 12

Trump’s tariff fight may be making this early recession signal go haywire

Bonds issued by retailers with “junk” credit ratings have been hit by selling as consumer confidence falls, but the selloff isn’t widespread

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Would $50 oil really be good for the US?

Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industry

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Dollar General says lower-income customers shouldn’t expect any relief from high prices this year

The average transaction amount increased amid growth in consumables, which includes food, while traffic declined.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Tariffs to add as much as $10,000 to the cost of the average new home, trade association says

"The tariffs act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers," the National Association of Home Builders said.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.

Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Is a US recession inevitable?

Trump’s on-again, off-again trade war is creating market uncertainty and sending consumer confidence plummeting

Financial Times - Mar. 14

What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?

Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Democrats: Defend the rule of law, not oligarchs

Enforcing the laws on behalf of consumers, workers and small businesses isn’t just the right thing to do — it is also a powerful political signal.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Why America is obsessed with eggs

The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.

MarketWatch - Mar. 15

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