Consumer sentiment rose in recent weeks after plummeting early this year as energy costs soared.
Category: Consumer Behavior
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Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows
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Still Sending Checks in the Mail? Stop, Experts Say
The New York Times – Business:If you must, keep an eye on your account statements, experts say. Thieves steal checks from mailboxes, then alter the checks with fraudulent names.
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America’s Thirst for Gasoline May Not Recover After Iran War
The New York Times – Business:People drove less and bought more-efficient cars when fuel prices surged, habits that could stick over the long term.
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Egg Prices Are Way Down, but That’s Hurting Farmers
The New York Times – Business:An oversupply of hens has lowered wholesale egg prices. But consumers may not reap the full benefits because of producer contracts and higher costs.
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The New York Times – Business:The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals
The New York Times – Business:Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.
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Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx Attract Shoppers Squeezed by Energy Prices
The New York Times – Business:The retailers reported increases in sales, even as higher fuel costs drove up the cost of everyday goods.
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Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
The New York Times – Business:In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.
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Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow
The New York Times – Business:Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow
The New York Times – Business:Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices
The New York Times – Business:Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.