US consumers

US consumer confidence takes unexpected hit in December

The US consumer confidence index slipped to 104.7 in December, down from a revised 112.8 last month, The Conference Board announced in a statement.

US consumer inflation accelerates for second straight month in November

The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 2.7 percent last month from a year ago

US 'Black Friday' online spending put at record $10.8 bn

The biggest sales during the annual day-after-Thanksgiving promotions were for toys, jewelry, household appliances, skin- and hair-care products, clothes and electronic devices

US retail sales see slight rise, beating expectations

US consumer spending rose only slightly in August, government data showed Tuesday, with consumers appearing to shift towards essentials in the face of high interest rates

December 25, 2024
December 25, 2024

US consumer confidence takes unexpected hit in December

The US consumer confidence index slipped to 104.7 in December, down from a revised 112.8 last month, The Conference Board announced in a statement.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

US consumer inflation accelerates for second straight month in November

The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 2.7 percent last month from a year ago

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

US 'Black Friday' online spending put at record $10.8 bn

The biggest sales during the annual day-after-Thanksgiving promotions were for toys, jewelry, household appliances, skin- and hair-care products, clothes and electronic devices

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

US retail sales see slight rise, beating expectations

US consumer spending rose only slightly in August, government data showed Tuesday, with consumers appearing to shift towards essentials in the face of high interest rates