Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason ...
The New York Times

Diesel Is a Bigger Problem for Consumers Than Gasoline. Here’s Why.

Diesel has climbed faster than gasoline this month, directly hitting businesses, from brewers to trucking companies. Those higher costs are likely to make their way into consumer prices. By Emmett ...
CNN

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

One of the main pillars propping up the US economy — consumer spending — may be starting to crack. For years, a resilient job market has kept Americans from pulling back on their spending, despite ...
Reuters

US producer prices increase strongly in January

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices accelerated in January, with the cost of goods outside the volatile food and energy category increasing by the most in more than three and a half ...
AOL

Home Depot CEO raises alarm bells on consumer problem in stores

Home Depot, one of the largest U.S. home improvement retailers, continues to face challenges as shoppers shift their discretionary spending habits in stores. In response, the retailer’s CEO has raised ...
The Dominion Post

PSC Consumer Advocate Division finds problems in NextEra’s proposed public notice filing for MARL

MORGANTOWN – The Public Service Commission’s Consumer Advocate Division found additional flaws in NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic’s revised proposed public notice regarding its MidAtlantic ...
Reuters

China makes small dent in deflation battle as supply-demand imbalance persists

January CPI up 0.2% year-on-year, below the 0.8% increase in Jan Entrenched producer deflation weighs on manufacturers' profits Underlying trends suggest domestic demand still soft, reinforce bets for ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Rollout of producer responsibility rule sparks fears of price hikes for consumers

Kenyans may soon pay significantly higher prices for consumer goods as the country moves to enforce new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, industry players have warned. Replacing a ...
NBC News

Companies are getting hit by rising prices, just like consumers

A closely watched inflation indicator ticked up unexpectedly in December, stoking concerns that consumers and the U.S. economy continue to face challenges from rising prices. Subscribe to read this ...
U.S. News & World Report

US Producer Prices Post Biggest Gain in Five Months, Businesses Passing on Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices increased by the most in five months in December amid some ‌pass-through from import tariffs, suggesting inflation could pick up in the months ...
Lancaster Farming

Experienced Cantaloupe Producer and Consumer Shares Insights

MANHEIM, Pa. — With his family farm supplementing cantaloupe production with auction purchases in recent years, Jeff Werner offers a hybrid perspective as both a grower and consumer of the crop. From ...