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Holiday 2025 retail spending topped $1 trillion for the first time, but inflation-adjusted data reveals real consumer demand barely budged from last year.
The national average gas price has fallen to $2.83 per gallon, the lowest since late 2020. Here's what cheap fuel means for consumers and the inflation outlook.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a groundbreaking tax break for service workers. Here's how to claim up to $25,000 in tip income deductions in 2026.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index climbed to 99 in November 2025, its highest level in three months, as owners express cautious hope that 2026 will bring more stable conditions.
President Trump postponed higher tariffs on furniture and kitchen cabinets while dramatically reducing proposed pasta duties. What it means for consumers and inflation.
Trump administration's deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slashes GLP-1 drug prices to $350/month through TrumpRx.gov, starting January 2026. Medicare beneficiaries pay just $50 copays.
Bank of America data reveals high-income consumer spending surged 4% in November—the fastest growth in 4 years—while lower-income households pull back. The K-shaped economy intensifies.
Consumer spending splits along income lines as high-income households boost spending 4% while lower-income families retrench, creating a K-shaped economy that will define retail strategy in 2026.
Economists warn stagflation—high inflation plus slow growth—could become a regular topic in 2026. What it means for jobs, prices, and your financial security.
Minimum wage increases take effect in 19 states and 49 cities on January 1, 2026, giving 8.3 million workers higher pay. See the new rates and what they mean for the economy.
Even as ultra-wealthy consumers account for 47% of luxury spending, aggressive price increases have triggered a backlash. Bain & Company warns that shoppers feel 'betrayed' by brands.
Bank of America data reveals a stark spending divergence: top-third earners saw 4% growth in November 2025, the fastest in four years, while lower-income households pull back amid inflation pressures.