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JPMorgan analysts warn that businesses absorbed 80% of tariff costs in 2025, but that ratio could flip to 20% as companies finally pass through the $187 billion import tax burden.
The IRS begins accepting 2025 tax returns January 26, with new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest potentially leading to larger refunds for millions of Americans.
December's core inflation reading of 2.6% came in below expectations, offering relief to consumers while supporting the Fed's decision to hold rates steady at its January meeting.
Circana data shows American consumers bought fewer items in December despite flat dollar sales, signaling price sensitivity and potential spending fatigue as 2026 begins.
Nineteen states and 49 cities and counties raised minimum wages on January 1, 2026, with more increases coming later this year. Here's what workers need to know.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA adds $55 monthly for average retirees, but Medicare Part B premiums jumped $18. For many seniors, the net gain barely registers.
Enhanced ACA tax credits expired January 1, causing average premiums to surge 114% for 20 million subsidized enrollees. Some families face $2,500 monthly bills.
Major consumer brands are announcing price cuts, but package sizes keep shrinking. Here's how shrinkflation continues to impact your purchasing power in 2026.
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index edged up to 54 in January, but the reading remains exceptionally weak—below levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
US retail sales rose 0.6% in November with December data showing strength across 6 of 9 categories. Holiday spending exceeded $1 trillion as consumer resilience defies economic pessimism.
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.
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?