Consumer Behavior

‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Fades Amid Rising Economic Anxiety

Stocks soared after President Trump’s win. But that rally largely reversed in February. On Friday, the S&P 500 was on track for its worst week of the year.

By Danielle Kaye

Canada China Consumer Behavior Customs (Tariff) Factories and Manufacturing Income Tax Inflation (Economics) International Trade and World Market Mexico Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Protectionism (Trade) Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act (1930) Trump, Donald J United States Economy

When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All

The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.

By Ana Swanson Andrew Duehren and Colby Smith

Advertising and Marketing Consumer Behavior E-Commerce Shopping and Retail Social Media Text Messaging

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

By Jordyn Holman and Aimee Ortiz

Banking and Financial Institutions Conference Board Consumer Behavior Consumer Confidence (Economic Indicator) Customs (Tariff) Federal Reserve System Inflation (Economics) Polls and Public Opinion Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry United States Economy University of Michigan

Americans Brace for Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Start to Take Effect

More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.

By Colby Smith and Ben Casselman