Consumer Behavior – Page 60

Inflation Is Cooling, Leaving America Asking: What Comes Next?

After six months of declines, inflation seems to be turning a corner. But the road back to normal is an uncertain one.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.

By Jordyn Holman

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US Employers Added 223,000 jobs in December

The Federal Reserve’s moves to cool the economy with higher interest rates seem to be taking gentle hold. Wage growth lost momentum.

By Lydia DePillis

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Tesla Car Sales Rose 18% in Last Quarter

The company’s rapid growth is expected to ease as the economy slows and demand for its electric cars weakens.

By Jack Ewing