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Category: Consumer Behavior
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Shoppers, Drawn by Steep Discounts, Power Through Black Friday
Data on spending this week shows that consumers are shopping big for the holidays despite inflation and economic worries.
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Shoppers Head Into the Holidays With Spending Plans Intact
Prices are higher, and the job market is weakening, but many people plan to spend heartily this season.
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Retail Earnings Show Shoppers’ Resilience, but Some Stores Struggle
Companies said they managed tariff pressures in the latest quarter as consumers focused on discounts and high quality.
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How Much Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
As Americans become increasingly concerned about affordability, there’s scrutiny on the annual meal.
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Shoppers, Tell Us About Customs Duties on Items Bought From Overseas
It’s gift-giving season, and we want to speak to people in the United States who are buying items from other countries.
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Nvidia and Walmart Could Ease Wall St.’s Jitters. Or Make Them Worse.
After four consecutive down days, the stock market is looking increasingly queasy. Earnings reports from Nvidia, Walmart and Target could hint at what’s ahead.
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Home Depot Cuts Forecast as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
The big box retailer said tariff costs and elevated mortgage rates have slowed consumer spending on new homes and remodeling projects.
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Trump Turns to Affordability Message Amid Economic Frustration
The Trump administration is facing backlash from American consumers as higher costs from tariffs blunt wage gains.
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As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry
A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.
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Holiday Consumer Spending Could Exceed $1 Trillion, Retailers Project
Despite shoppers’ concerns about rising costs, inflation and the government shutdown, retailers predict sales will increase as much as 4.2% over the holidays.
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Interest Rates Are Falling. Why Are People Still Buying Money Market Funds?
The Federal Reserve’s rate cut will reduce investor returns, yet money market funds remain a good deal, our columnist says.