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

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

The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down

Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

'See you in four years': Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue

Trump's plans for tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a state has enraged the country's consumers and politicians.

CNBC - Mar. 17

More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.

CBS News - Mar. 17

China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Muse unveils wearable that combines brainwave tracking and brain oxygen measurements

Muse by Interaxon, a neurotechnology startup, unveiled Muse S Athena, a consumer wearable that can deliver advanced cognitive fitness insights.

VentureBeat - Mar. 18

Carbon Arc offers a marketplace for buying and selling licensed, real world transaction data to power LLMs and enterprise applications

Instead of committing to bulk data contracts, businesses can consume only the insights they need, reducing operational overhead.

VentureBeat - Mar. 20

2025 Is Shaping Up to Be a Year of Self-Care. Call It the White Lotus Effect.

Wellness tourism has ballooned into a $259 billion industry just as consumers have more reason to check out.

Inc. - Mar. 21

How to gift your way to a lower inheritance tax bill

As IHT bills hit a record high, financial planners recommend consumers plan before the rules change from 2027

Financial Times - Mar. 22

China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffs

Tax revenues have fallen, leaving the government with less money to help consumers or exporters as Beijing braces for President Trump’s tariffs.

The New York Times - 6d

Samsung Electronics Executive Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63

Mr. Han was co-chief executive and oversaw the company’s consumer electronics business since 2021.

The New York Times - 3d

Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog

CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.

BBC News - 3d

Top Fed official says market angst over inflation would be ‘red flag’

Austan Goolsbee’s warning comes after key survey shows consumers expect soaring price growth

Financial Times - 3d

Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe

Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.

CBS News - 2d

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts

The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.

The New York Times - 2d

Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".

BBC News - 1d

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts

The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts

The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.

The New York Times - 1d

Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers

A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CBS News - 10h

Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers

A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CBS News - 10h

At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’

The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Why U.S. Conservatives Should Fall in Love With France

Turns out Charles de Gaulle was right.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Prison labor, an invisible workforce of the U.S. economy

Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services every year. But not all of the incarcerated are paid for their labor, which can benefit people inside and outside a ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect

The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota and New York, will be effective on March 10.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Iran Signals Openness to Limited Nuclear Talks With U.S.

Iran’s U.N. mission said it would be willing to discuss its nuclear program if talks were restricted to military concerns, after its supreme leader appeared to reject President Trump’s offer to ...

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Tuesday Briefing: U.S. Recession Fear Rattles Markets

Plus, how a leader’s gambit failed.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

U.S. to restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine

The United States will immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine and resume providing security assistance to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government.

NBC News - Mar. 11