Resilient US consumers spend slightly more in August
2 years, 3 months ago

Resilient US consumers spend slightly more in August

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Consumers spent a bit more in August than the previous month, a sign the economy is holding up even as inflation lifts prices for food, rent, and other essentials. The government's report also showed that an inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve rose 0.3% last month, faster than July. Adjusted for inflation, consumer spending ticked up 0.1% last month, after falling slightly in July. Even adjusted for inflation, consumer spending ticked up 0.1% last month, after falling slightly in July.

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Watch What Consumers Do, Not How They Feel
13 hours, 50 minutes ago

Watch What Consumers Do, Not How They Feel

Live Mint  

-- Over the past few years, even as they have been gritting their teeth and complaining about higher prices, consumers have been fueling US economic growth. Consumer spending has been partially driven over the past three years by excess savings accumulated during the pandemic, which reached a peak of $8,000 per adult in August 2021. While the higher interest rates …

U.S. consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides
3 weeks, 3 days ago

U.S. consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides

The Hindu  

U.S. consumer spending increased in November, underscoring the economy's enduring strength, which prompted the Federal Reserve this week to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than it had three months ago. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 0.4% last month after a downwardly revised 0.3% gain in October, the Commerce Department's Bureau …

U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate
3 weeks, 5 days ago

U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports, the government said in an upgrade to its previous estimate. Third-quarter growth in U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s output of goods and services — accelerated from the April-July rate of 3% and …

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent
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1 month ago

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Though inflation is now way below its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, average prices are still about 20% higher than they were three years ago — a major …

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead
1 month ago

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead

CNN  

CNN — Inflation heated back up again in November, but it likely wasn’t bad enough to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates next week. “We have some PTSD around egg prices from the pandemic and certainly lingering avian flu outbreaks; but those prices being up almost 40% year over year certainly is another thing people will look at in …

US Economy Expands 2.8% In Q3, Driven By Strong Consumer Spending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Economy Expands 2.8% In Q3, Driven By Strong Consumer Spending

ABP News  

The US economy grew at a robust annual rate of 2.8 per cent from July to September, driven by solid consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government reported on Wednesday. Consumer spending, which drives about 70 per cent of US economic activity, accelerated to a 3.5 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, up from 2.8 per …

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Yet excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called “core” prices also …

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October

CNN  

CNN — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. “The big picture is inflation is still a risk; that hasn’t changed,” Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet, told CNN in an interview. “The disinflationary trend that we saw earlier this year has effectively stalled as we head into what’s likely going to be a bumpy …

Americans continue to spend despite naming the economy and inflation as top election concerns
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Americans continue to spend despite naming the economy and inflation as top election concerns

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Americans stepped up their …

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth. Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, the Commerce Department said Friday, a solid increase though less than the previous month’s robust 0.8% gain. “People may not love how much it costs to go …

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
2 months ago

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

LA Times  

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth. Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, the Commerce Department said Friday, a solid increase though less than the previous month’s robust 0.8% gain. Sales in some categories fell — furniture stores, clothing outlets and drug …

US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
2 months ago

US wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.2% from September to October, up from a 0.1% gain the month …

​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index
2 months ago

​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index

The Hindu  

India’s consumer prices have gained fresh momentum over September and October, rendering the tangible softening in inflation to a pace below the official median target of 4% in the two months preceding them, a fleeting reprieve. A sharp surge in vegetable prices, particularly tomato, from the onset of the festival-packed month of October, and an uptick in edible oil prices …

US inflation rises 2.6% YoY in first annual acceleration since March; Wall Street sees fewer rate cuts in 2025
2 months ago

US inflation rises 2.6% YoY in first annual acceleration since March; Wall Street sees fewer rate cuts in 2025

Live Mint  

US inflation ticked higher in October 2024 amid higher costs for shelter after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021, which led Wall Street to lower its bets for the US Federal Reserve's definite interest rate cuts in 2025. US consumer price index rose 2.6 per cent from a year earlier, up from 2.4 per cent in …

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months
2 months ago

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

CNN  

CNN — The annual rate of inflation moved higher last month for the first time since March, as expected — but economists say the underlying trend remains favorable for another round of interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose 0.2% last month and were up 2.6% from the year before, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by …

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
2 months ago

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

LA Times  

Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021. Consumer inflation, which peaked at 9.1% in 2022, has since fallen steadily, though overall prices are still about 20% higher than they …

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

LA Times  

As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. Inflation peaked at 7.1% in June 2022 after the economy had accelerated out of the pandemic recession at a time of severe shortages of parts …

Retail Inflation Hits 9-Month Peak In Sept, Casts Shadow On Rate Cut Expectations In Next MPC
3 months ago

Retail Inflation Hits 9-Month Peak In Sept, Casts Shadow On Rate Cut Expectations In Next MPC

ABP News  

The retail inflation in the country soared to hit a nine-month peak of 5.5 per cent in September, official data from the government revealed on Monday. This sharp rise in September followed a rise in food inflation which stood at 9.24 per cent in the month, in comparison to 5.66 per cent reported a month earlier. Inflation In Vegetables And …

Wholesale Inflation in August Declines
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wholesale Inflation in August Declines

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the reduction in the prices of manufactured products as well as some food items, India’s wholesale price index or WPI-based inflation for August softened to a 4-month low of 1.31 per cent on an annual basis as compared to 2.04 per cent in July, while it was 0.46 per cent in August last year. “Inflation in manufactured …

U.S. retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
3 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience

LA Times  

Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate. Retail sales ticked up 0.1% from July to August, after jumping the most in a year and a half the previous month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Average paychecks, particularly …

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
4 months ago

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates

Hindustan Times  

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices rose 3.2% in August from a year ago, the same as in July. A key reason for last month's drop …

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
4 months ago

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

LA Times  

Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year earlier, down from 2.9% in July. The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, …

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near

LA Times  

An inflation measure closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, extending a trend of cooling price increases that clears the way for the Fed to start cutting its key interest rate next month for the first time in 4 1/2 years. In a high-profile speech last week, Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell attributed the inflation surge that …

U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
5 months ago

U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices

LA Times  

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that retail sales jumped 1% from June to July, the biggest such increase since January 2023, after having declined …

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
5 months ago

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

LA Times  

A sale sign is displayed on a store clothes rack. Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July after dropping slightly the previous month for the first time in four years. At a news conference last month, Powell said that cooler inflation data this spring had strengthened the Fed’s confidence that …

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates in September. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.2% from May to June, up from the previous month’s 0.1%. Lower interest rates and weaker …

Something is happening to the US economy only seen once before
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Something is happening to the US economy only seen once before

Daily Mail  

The US economy accelerated last quarter, with consumers and businesses increasing their spending despite the continual pressure of high interest rates. GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.8 percent for the quarter from April through June 2024 The GDP report showed that businesses are continuing to invest and household spending remains strong. Alongside the growth of the economy, inflation …

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
6 months ago

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In a better-than-expected report, consumer prices declined 0.1% from May to June after having remained flat the previous month, the Labor …

Ongoing sales have boosted spending during a cost-of-living crisis. Will shoppers pay the price with an interest rate rise?
6 months ago

Ongoing sales have boosted spending during a cost-of-living crisis. Will shoppers pay the price with an interest rate rise?

ABC  

Australia's struggling retail sector has been given a glimmer of hope, with rolling sales encouraging shoppers to spend — but economists warn that it may come with the price of another interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank. The recent jump in retail spending, boosted by clothing and footwear retailers offering big discounts and earlier-than-usual sales seasons, has increased expectations …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation pressures in the U.S. economy are continuing to ease. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 0.1% from April to May, the smallest increase since the spring of 2020, when the pandemic erupted and shut down the economy. The presumptive …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate. The Commerce Department had previously estimated that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — advanced at a 1.3% rate …

Discounting is back in fashion, as Americans get tired of paying more
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Discounting is back in fashion, as Americans get tired of paying more

NPR  

Discounting is back in fashion, as Americans get tired of paying more toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images After two years of paying more for things, Americans are growing more cautious about how they spend their money and are forcing retailers to offer more discounts. “It’s a cautious consumer,” said CEO Todd Vasos, describing Dollar General's typical shopper. That newfound caution …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
7 months, 2 weeks ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

LA Times  

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Inflation fell sharply in the second half of last year before sticking well above the Fed’s 2% target in the first few months of 2024. Friday’s report also showed …

US economic growth last quarter revised down from 1.6% to 1.3%, inflation cools
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US economic growth last quarter revised down from 1.6% to 1.3%, inflation cools

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first quarter than previously estimated after downward revisions to consumer and equipment spending and a key measure of inflation ticked down, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to possibly begin cutting interest rates before the end of the year. Details of the report showed that consumer spending growth, revised down by 0.5 …

Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans unexpectedly paused their spending in April from March as inflation continued to sting and elevated interest rates made taking on debt more burdensome. Retail sales were unchanged, coming in well below economists’ expectations, and follow a revised 0.6% pace in March, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday. The retail sales figure came out on the …

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
8 months ago

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year. The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks price changes before they reach consumers — climbed 0.5% from March to April, after it dipped 0.1% the previous …

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
8 months ago

Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky

LA Times  

Rubila Clemente waters green onions, on April 19, 2024, at Christopher Farm in Modoc, Ind. U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year. The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks price changes before they reach consumers …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade from its previous estimate. But last quarter’s growth was still a solid performance, coming in the face of higher interest rates and powered by growing consumer spending, exports and business investment in buildings and software. In the …

US wholesale prices picked up in February in sign that inflation pressures remain elevated
10 months ago

US wholesale prices picked up in February in sign that inflation pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States accelerated again in February, the latest sign that inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated and might not cool in the coming months as fast as the Federal Reserve or the Biden administration would like. The Labor Department said Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches …

US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
10 months ago

US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year. Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.3%, …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month. Some of January’s inflation reflects the fact that companies often raise prices in the first two months of the year, leaving January and February price data high compared with …

US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government’s initial estimate
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government’s initial estimate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its initial estimate. U.S. growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would tip the world’s largest economy into a recession. The …

US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last month
10 months, 4 weeks ago

US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States picked up in January, the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated. Fed officials have expressed optimism that inflation is headed lower, and in December they forecast that they would cut their benchmark rate three times this year. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed, said Wednesday that …

How inflation has hit your shopping basket
11 months ago

How inflation has hit your shopping basket

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A slowing of inflation among many everyday food and drink items, including cheese and …

Inflation slows but remains elevated, a sign price pressures are easing only gradually
11 months ago

Inflation slows but remains elevated, a sign price pressures are easing only gradually

LA Times  

U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in January, further reducing the chances that Federal Reserve officials will start lowering interest rates soon. At his most recent news conference, Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell singled out persistently high services prices as a concern and indicated the central bank’s policymakers would like to see services inflation ease further before starting to …

US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many households. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — decelerated …

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease
1 year ago

Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign that inflation is easing and that Americans should benefit from reduced interest rates and get relief from painful price shocks in 2024. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that U.S. consumer prices slid 0.1% last month from October and rose 2.6% from November 2022. Excluding …

Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease
1 year, 1 month ago

Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease

Associated Press  

Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the economy’s pipeline are continuing to gradually ease. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — was flat from October to November after having fallen 0.4% the month before. Excluding volatile food and energy …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures continuing to cool
1 year, 1 month ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures continuing to cool

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure cooled last month, the latest sign that price pressures are waning in the face of high interest rates and moderating economic growth. Under the hood, there is a slowing that suggests they’re making progress.” In the past six months, core inflation has risen at just a 2.5% annual rate, not far above …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
1 year, 1 month ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shrugging off higher interest rates, …

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