Consumer Behavior – Page 33

Biden Takes Aim at Grocery Chains Over Food Prices

President Biden has begun to accuse stores of overcharging shoppers, as food costs remain a burden for consumers and a political problem for the president.

By Jim Tankersley

Consumer Behavior Economic Conditions and Trends Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates International Relations International Trade and World Market Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Recession and Depression Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions United States Economy

Global Economy Is Heading Toward ‘Soft Landing,’ I.M.F. Says

The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts and offered a more optimistic outlook for the world economy.

By Alan Rappeport

Banking and Financial Institutions Consumer Behavior Credit and Debt Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates United States Economy

Why Cut Rates in an Economy This Strong? A Big Question Confronts the Fed.

The central bank is widely expected to lower interest rates this year. But with growth and consumer spending chugging along, explaining it may take some work.

By Jeanna Smialek

Banking and Financial Institutions China China Economy China Evergrande Group Consumer Behavior Country Garden Credit and Debt Economic Conditions and Trends Foreign Investments Hong Kong International Relations Mortgages Real Estate (Commercial) Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Stocks and Bonds

After China Evergrande, Real Estate Crisis ‘Has Not Touched Bottom’

The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu