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CTA warns that tariffs could lower U.S. consumer purchasing power by $90B to $143B
The CTA warned today that the tariffs on foreign goods will fuel inflation and hurt U.S. consumer purchasing power by up to $143 billion.VentureBeat - 12h -
Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
Confidence dropped 10% from January to the lowest level since late 2023.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans
The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
How U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada could impact American consumers
The United States will charge import fees, up to 25%, on goods from Mexico and Canada starting Tuesday. It will also place an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. CBS News MoneyWatch ...CBS News - 21h -
How Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers: Avocados, Gas and More
New tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday. They are likely to result in higher prices for Americans.The New York Times - 7h -
U.S. Consumers Cut Spending More Drastically in January Than Any Other Time in the Past Four Years
The threat of tariffs has led shoppers to tighten their purse strings.Inc. - 3d -
Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Agriculture secretary outlines plan to lower egg prices
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a “five pronged strategy” to lower the cost of eggs in a Wednesday Wall Street Journal op-ed citing the avian flu as an ...The Hill - 5d -
Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?
Confusion surrounding the TikTok ban last month has pushed creators to seek more stable ways to earn.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021
A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.ABC News - 6d -
New consumer confidence index data drops sharply
New data from the consumer confidence index shows a concerning drop in economic outlook among Americans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 6d -
Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s tariffs spook consumers weary of inflation
The high spirits that greeted the US president’s election triumph in November have fadedFinancial Times - 6d -
Chipotle praised for ‘quality and size’ as it faces a ‘choppier’ consumer
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s stock rose Monday after the restaurant chain picked up a fresh upgrade from Morgan Stanley and the company’s chief executive reiterated comments about managing the impact ...MarketWatch - 20h -
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Can we lower toxic polarization while still opposing Trump?
I am highly critical of Trump because I believe he amplifies us-versus-them hostility.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock
The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Actress Lori Loughlin puts L.A. mansion back on the market at a lower price
Loughlin and her husband bought the house the same month they were sentenced to prison for their involvement in a college admissions scandal.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 4d -
Canucks Noah Juulsen Out Long-Term After Lower Body Procedure
Jan 3, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding ratesFinancial Times - 1d -
China adviser pushes for lower marriage age to boost births
Thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for annual meeting of country’s rubber stamp parliamentFinancial Times - 1d -
Oil prices end lower on plans for OPEC+ output hike and Trump’s tariffs
Oil futures declined Monday after OPEC+ said it will boost output starting in April, and as President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico threatened to slow demand for ...MarketWatch - 15h -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?
Earlier this month, President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lesley Stahl has more on the agency and the Trump administration's attempts to ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said TuesdayABC News - 6d -
Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.CBS News - 6d -
Trump administration lawyers deny plans to dismantle consumer watchdog
The Trump administration denied allegations Monday that it aims to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Government lawyers said in a new court filing that the consumer ...The Hill - 6d -
US stocks fall as consumer confidence sinks most in four years
Oil prices drop while government bonds climb on worries Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit economyFinancial Times - 6d -
To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data
New records show that the F.B.I. identified Bryan Kohberger as a potential murder suspect after tapping consumer databases that were supposed to be off limits.The New York Times - 6d -
Americans are worried about the economy, Consumer Confidence Index finds
Americans are more worried now about the economy, according to a new report. The Consumer Confidence Index fell more than seven points this month, the largest monthly decline in nearly four years. ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers
Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.CNBC - 5d -
‘I told him to stop’: the elite restaurant culture that consumed me
To enter a four-star dining room like Jean-Georges is to enter a world of perfection. But in dark corners hidden from guests is its cruel and seedy underbelly. I was working at Jean-Georges, the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The February 28 ‘economic blackout’ signals growing frustration with the economy.Inc. - 4d -
Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’
Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.The New York Times - 3d -
Why this spot-on consumer-confidence measure should concern stock-market bulls
What current consumer-sentiment readings really mean for stocks.MarketWatch - 3d
