The effects of President Trump’s trade war on households are expected to be a big focus in earnings calls held by major consumer-facing companies.
Category: Consumer Behavior
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Chinese People Are Known to Be Big Savers. Many Are Drowning in Debt.
As Beijing pushes consumer lending to stimulate the economy, millions of Chinese borrowers, especially the young, are falling into debt spirals.
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Key Inflation Measure Rose in June, Adding to Pressure on Fed
The price index was the latest indication that President Trump’s tariffs are beginning to show up in consumer prices.
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U.S. Economy Grew in Second Quarter as Tariffs Scrambled Data
Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained weak.
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How a Chinese Brand Reshaped Hong Kong’s Food Delivery Scene
Meituan, the Chinese food delivery giant, tested its global expansion in Hong Kong, where its Keeta service displaced a rival before moving to other markets.
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Shoppers Embrace ‘Christmas in July’ Amid Rising Costs and Tariff Limbo
People are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year, using summer sales from retailers like Amazon and Walmart to save time and money.
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Where Is the Economy Going? A ‘Monster Week’ of News Could Help Decide.
This week will bring a flood of economic data, as well as major policy decisions on trade and interest rates.
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5 Money Mistakes That Can Put Retirement Farther Off
Even people with employee-sponsored retirement plans still find it difficult to save for the future when faced with present-day desires.
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As Consumers Lose Their Appetite, Food Brands Fight to Keep Wall St. Happy
Packaged food companies are struggling to adjust — and profit — as tastes, waistlines and wallets change.
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Target Ends Price-Matching Policy After More Than a Decade
Shoppers will no longer be able to buy an item for a lower price if they can prove that they found an identical product listed for less by Amazon or Walmart.
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Judge Scraps Rule Eliminating Medical Debt on Credit Reports
The Trump administration joined with trade groups to ask a court to overturn a Biden-era rule that aimed to limit the impact of unpaid medical bills on consumers’ credit history.
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PepsiCo Reaches for Protein and Fiber to Boost Sales of Frito-Lay Snacks
The food giant said its Frito-Lay snack division planned to make a line of Cheetos and Doritos with no artificial colors or flavors, as demand falters.