Consumer Behavior – Page 58

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.

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

Company Reports Consumer Behavior Inflation (Economics) Pepsico Inc Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Procter & Gamble Co Unilever NV United States Economy

Big Brands Keep Raising Prices, With Limited Shopper Resistance

Consumers continue to absorb significant price increases by PepsiCo, Unilever and others. The companies say that prices will remain high in the months to come.

By Isabella Simonetti