Consumer Behavior – Page 43

Restaurant Chains Make It Cost More to Be Loyal

Recent changes to rewards programs at places like Dunkin’ and Starbucks mean customers must pay more before perks kick in. The companies blame inflation.

By Julie Creswell

Consumer Behavior Federal Reserve System Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates United States Economy

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Sped Back Up

Inflation is down from its peak last summer, but recent readings have shown substantial and surprising staying power.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

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

Fed Minutes Showed Policymakers Were Still Intent on Easing Inflation

Federal Reserve officials thought they needed to do more to cool the economy even before a series of strong data releases in recent weeks.

By Jeanna Smialek

Consumer Behavior Inflation (Economics) Shopping and Retail United States Economy

Retail Sales Surge as Prices Rise and Shoppers Keep Buying

Consumer spending jumped in January, which was good news for retailers but could weigh on the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame rapid inflation.

By Jordyn Holman and Jeanna Smialek

mosaec