US consumer spending slows; labor market steadily easing
By Lucia Mutikani (Reuters) -U.S. consumer spending rose moderately in October, while the annual increase in inflation was the smallest
2023-12-01 00:00
Euro zone corporate lending contracts as economy shrinks: ECB data
FRANKFURT Lending to euro zone firms dipped into negative territory for the first time since 2015, data from
2023-11-28 17:22
Credit card data show drop in Israelis' spending since start of Gaza war -cenbank
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM Five weeks into Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas, Israelis are spending less
2023-11-14 20:59
US consumer spending beats expectations in September
WASHINGTON U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in September, keeping it on a higher growth path heading
2023-10-27 20:47
US regulators unveil updated fair lending rules for banks
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON U.S. banking regulators are set to adopt new rules to modernize fair lending standards
2023-10-24 21:56
After a summer of Barbenheimer and Beyoncé, can US consumers still afford the holiday season?
Ballpark attendance boomed this summer, Barbenheimer revived the box office and a Renaissance of live performances brought concerts into new Eras.
2023-10-21 17:48
US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule
The Federal Reserve will meet Oct. 24 to discuss final rules updating requirements for fair lending by banks
2023-10-17 23:22
As the holidays approach, shoppers are in a mood to spend -- on their homes and themselves
Spending on the holiday season is expected to rebound to -- and even surpass -- pre-pandemic levels this year for the first time. But, surprisingly, it's not gifts that consumers will be splurging on the most in the runup to Christmas, according to a new report Tuesday from Deloitte.
2023-10-17 12:16
Analysis-Fall of the zombies? Why corporate failures could surge in 2024
By Sinead Cruise and Iain Withers LONDON Debt-laden companies across Europe, Middle East and Africa face a $500
2023-10-06 19:24
Underlying US inflation pressures subside in August
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Underlying U.S. inflation pressures moderated in August, with the annual rise in prices excluding food
2023-09-29 22:20
The Fed's benchmark inflation gauge dipped lower in August
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed price increases cooled considerably last month, according to new Commerce Department data released Friday that also showed a slowdown in consumer spending.
2023-09-29 20:45
Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they're on trend
American consumers aren't tired of shopping. They're shopping more prudently, with an eye on getting the best value, sure. But they're also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right price.
2023-09-25 20:51