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Valentine's Day staples have surged 15% year over year, more than five times the rate of overall inflation. A quarter of Americans plan to take on debt to cover the cost, with chocolate, flowers, and restaurant meals all hitting record price levels.
After a record $1 trillion holiday season, the retail industry faces a spending hangover as consumers confront record credit card debt and BNPL balances coming due.
A new survey reveals paying off debt is the top financial resolution for 2026, with 25% of Americans prioritizing it. Here's what the data reveals about economic anxiety.
The average credit card APR has fallen for five consecutive months to 23.77%, the lowest since March 2023. Borrowers who act now could save hundreds or thousands in interest.
The 2025 holiday season delivered record retail sales, but surging BNPL usage and credit card reliance suggest consumers are stretching further than ever.
The top 20% of American earners now account for a record 57% of all consumer spending. That concentration — combined with record credit card debt and a savings rate below 4% — represents a fragile economic foundation investors need to understand.
USDA projects net farm income will fall to $153.4 billion in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. With commodity prices weak, input costs elevated, and debt rising, economists call it a generational downturn.
Real consumer spending growth is forecast to decline to 1.5% in 2026 as high costs and accumulated debt force American households to pull back after years of resilience.
After crossing the $1 trillion mark for holiday sales, the retail sector faces consumer exhaustion, record debt, and tariff pressures heading into Q1 2026.
American consumers are pulling back after the holiday rush, with real spending growth expected to drop to just 1.5% in 2026 as debt levels and tariff fears weigh on households.
A new Vanguard survey finds 84% of Americans are setting financial goals for 2026, with a focus on short-term savings and debt payoff after a challenging 2025.
Visa reported record fiscal Q1 revenue of $10.9 billion as US holiday spending topped $1 trillion for the first time, but average card balances climbed to $3,564 amid rising consumer strain.