The lingering effects of high inflation coupled with high interest rates have made it harder in recent years for many Americans to get ahead.

Dollar General just posted a great quarter. That’s good news for the retailer, and for investors enjoying a 9% pop in the ...

Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of ...

Americans watching the turmoil with tariffs have begun pulling back on spending, as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to stir up economic uncertainty. Consumer spending growth, which had ...

Consumer attitudes toward the economy improved after a five-month drop, but could still point toward a recession ahead.

Sentiment ended a four-month slide in May amid changing U.S. tariff policy, but the survey showed that consumers are still ...

Unlike bad economic policy, which can generally be revived through good economic policy, a deep fraying of Americans' trust and connection to the country and its economic systems may not be something ...

The US economy shrank at the start of the year, restrained by weaker consumer spending and an even bigger impact from trade ...

Chinas manufacturing sector contracted for a second straight month in May, as businesses continued to feel the pinch from high U.S. trade tariffs. The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index ...