Home equity could be a $35 trillion lifeline for Americans if recession strikes. Here's what to know.
The pandemic-era housing boom swelled Americans' home equity to record levels. Tapping into that could prop up the consumer ...
What to make of consumer spending? It's been weak so far in 2025, and that's not a good sign.
Consumer spending bounced back in February after a decline in January. But the first two months of the year could be a warning sign. The 0.4% rise in spending in February, combined with a 0.3% decline ...
Moderate US consumer spending, increasing prices raise specter of stagflation
U.S. consumer spending rebounded less than expected in February while a measure of underlying prices increased by the most in ...
Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects
Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence ...
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans’ view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year ...