Consumer Spending's 2026 Slowdown: Why Moody's Predicts Growth Will Fall From 3% to 1.5%
Moody's Ratings predicts real consumer spending growth will slow to 1.5% in 2026 from the 2.5-3% levels of recent years, signaling a 'spending hangover' ahead.
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America's Holiday Shopping Officially Crossed $1 Trillion: Inside the Record-Breaking Season That Defied Pessimism
The National Retail Federation confirmed that 2025 holiday sales exceeded $1 trillion for the first time in history. What drove consumers to spend at record levels?
Consumer Spending's K-Shaped Divide: How the Top Third of Americans Drive Half of All Purchases
As retail sales data reveals a bifurcated economy, the top third of American households now account for more than half of consumer spending while lower-income families struggle.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher But Remains Near Historic Lows as Americans Start 2026 Cautiously
University of Michigan consumer sentiment rises to 54 in January, beating expectations but still 30 points below historical averages as inflation worries persist.
IRS Tax Season Opens January 26: Why This Could Be America's Biggest Refund Year Ever
The IRS opens 2026 tax filing season on January 26 with $370 billion in expected refunds. New tax breaks for tips, overtime, and seniors could boost average refunds by $1,000.
The Vanishing College Premium: Unemployment Gap Between Graduates and Non-Graduates Hits Historic Lows
The Cleveland Fed reports that the unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades. Here's what it means.
Delta's Historic Milestone: Premium Cabin Revenue Overtakes Economy for the First Time in 100 Years
Delta Air Lines reports Q4 2025 results showing premium cabin revenue exceeded economy for the first time ever, illustrating America's widening wealth divide.
Consumer Spending Paradox: Record Holiday Sales Mask Deep Divide in American Households
November retail sales beat expectations at 0.6% growth as holiday spending crossed $1 trillion. But beneath record totals, a K-shaped economy leaves lower-income consumers struggling while wealthy households drive growth.
Trump's Tax Cuts to Deliver $30-100 Billion Refund Boost: What It Means for Your Wallet
Americans can expect significantly larger tax refunds this filing season thanks to Trump's signature tax legislation. Here's how much more you could receive.
December Retail Sales Confirm Record $1 Trillion Holiday Season as Consumers Defy Pessimism
December retail sales data confirms America's holiday spending exceeded $1 trillion for the first time, even as consumers remain cautious about the economic outlook.
The June Rate Cut Calendar: How to Prepare Your Finances for the Fed's 2026 Pivot
With the Fed now expected to cut rates starting in June 2026, here's how homebuyers, savers, and borrowers should position their finances for the coming shift.
Dollar General's Rural Conquest: Inside the 450-Store Expansion Reshaping Small-Town America
Dollar General plans to open 450 new U.S. stores in 2026, targeting rural communities as the discount retailer cements its position as America's neighborhood store.