Consumer Behavior – MOSAEC

Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods

Consumer Behavior Customs (Tariff) Federal Aid (US) Federal-State Relations (US) Labor and Jobs Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Protectionism (Trade) United States Economy United States Politics and Government

Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

By Alan Rappeport

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

Agriculture and Farming Consumer Behavior Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Ishiba, Shigeru Japan Japanese Food (Cuisine) Kishida, Fumio Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Tokyo (Japan)

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street

Consumer Behavior Federal Reserve System Inflation (Economics) Initial Public Offerings International Trade and World Market Stocks and Bonds United States Economy United States Politics and Government

Stocks Fall as Inflation Anxiety Dampens Mood on Wall Street

The S&P 500 index dipped as investors weighed new hotter-than-expected inflation data and braced for President Trump’s next round of tariffs.

By Danielle Kaye

Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence

Conference Board Consumer Behavior Consumer Confidence (Economic Indicator) Inflation (Economics) International Trade and World Market Polls and Public Opinion Trump, Donald J United States Economy United States Politics and Government

Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence

The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021.

By Danielle Kaye