consumer spending

AMC's wild stock swings aren't just trader drama. They're a window into how stretched consumers are choosing to spend — or not spend — on fun.

Gas is averaging $3.78 a gallon nationwide, and your wallet is noticing. Here's why prices dropped and what could push them back up.

Formula 1 now runs three U.S. races a year. Here's what that means for workers in hospitality, events, and motorsport engineering.

Dollar General is open on the Fourth of July. That's almost beside the point. The real story is why so many Americans need it to be.

The 48-team FIFA World Cup is pumping billions into U.S. host cities. Here's what it means for jobs, prices, and your wallet.

Netflix's stock surge signals a profitable new era for streaming. But what does that mean for media jobs, content budgets, and your monthly bill?

Rockstar's blockbuster launch is more than a gaming moment. Here's what it means for jobs, spending, and your wallet in 2026.

AMC is still fighting for its life. Here's what the theater industry's struggle reveals about where Americans are actually spending their money.

Marathon registration fees hit $200+ while gear costs soar. The billion-dollar running boom is outpacing wage growth.

Rising crude costs are squeezing household budgets and stoking inflation fears. Here's what families need to know about energy expenses in 2026.

Americans are betting more on fights and sports than ever, but it's eating into already-tight household budgets. The numbers tell a sobering story.

Power companies across the U.S. are hiking rates just as households face 3.3% inflation. Your monthly utility bill could jump $30-50 this year.

Fed Chair signals potential rate cuts ahead. Your wallet might finally catch a break after two years of pain.

Painted Tree Boutiques' shutdown reveals deeper economic stress on both shoppers and small retailers. Rising costs and cautious consumers are reshaping retail.

Digital reading saves households money but costs publishing jobs. The shift from $15 paperbacks to $3.99 e-books transforms an entire industry.

Major recalls are costing families hundreds while disrupting already tight supply chains. Here's how to protect your budget when products fail.

Americans spend $2.1 billion yearly on unregulated supplements like Foundayo while medical bills pile up. The math doesn't add up for most families.

A Disney vacation now costs more than many monthly paychecks. Here's what soaring theme park prices reveal about America's spending divide.

Dinosaur nugget recalls show how food safety issues compound rising grocery costs. Families face double hits to their wallets.

Morning TV deal segments are booming as households stretch budgets amid persistent inflation. The bargain-hunting craze reveals deeper economic pressures.

Morning TV deals and discount shopping apps are booming as families stretch dollars. The data shows why bargain hunting has become essential.

Oil prices are climbing again, and it's not just your gas tank feeling the pinch. Here's how crude costs ripple through your entire budget.

Strong growth and low unemployment suggest stability — but beneath the headlines, household balance sheets are carrying more strain than the economy can sustain indefinitely.

Early corporate earnings season underscores a widening divide in U.S. consumer spending. Affluent households are splurging on cars, sneakers and everyday luxuries, powering profits at companies like Coca‑Cola, 3M and General Motors, while middle‑ and lower‑income consumers continue to pinch pennies amid high inflation and mortgage rates. With nearly nine in ten reporting S&P 500 firms beating expectations, markets remain buoyant, but the government shutdown’s data blackout and persistent tariff pressures leave policymakers guessing about the broader economy’s health.

The U.S. economy is running on two tracks. While mortgage rates above 6 percent and rising home prices are squeezing families out of ownership, the artificial-intelligence sector continues to expand, fueling job growth and capital investment at the top end of the income scale. The eSNAP dashboard shows a stable headline economy masking deep inequality beneath—one defined by high-tech wealth on one side and housing hardship on the other.