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The NY Fed's consumer survey shows job finding expectations at their lowest level ever recorded, even as unemployment remains low. Here's what's driving the disconnect.
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% triggered a sharp selloff in financial shares Monday morning, with Capital One plunging nearly 10%.
November retail sales data released Wednesday will reveal whether the record $1 trillion holiday season was genuine demand or an inflationary illusion.
The Department of Government Efficiency cut the federal workforce by 9% in its first year but failed to reduce overall spending. A look at what DOGE actually accomplished—and what it didn't.
The retail sector enters 2026 facing its most challenging landscape in years. As consumers bifurcate between value and premium, mid-market retailers face an existential reckoning.
The TikTok-born 'loud budgeting' trend has evolved into a mainstream movement, with Gen Z savers reporting $629 monthly savings by openly discussing their financial limits.
A Cleveland Fed study finds the unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has narrowed to its lowest level since the late 1970s. What it means for workers and students.
American consumers spent over $1 trillion during the 2025 holiday shopping season, marking a historic milestone. E-commerce grew 7%+ as mobile shopping dominated.
The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index rose to 54.0 in January, topping expectations but still 25% below year-ago levels.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's retroactive tax provisions mean Americans filing 2025 returns could receive refunds averaging $300 to $1,000 more than typical years, with total stimulus estimated at $30-100 billion.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's December Survey of Consumer Expectations shows job-finding expectations fell to a record low of 43.1%, while delinquency concerns hit pandemic-era highs.
After powering the economy through 2025, consumer spending is expected to slow to 1.5% growth in 2026 as the K-shaped divide between high and low earners deepens.