US consumer

A woman shops for groceries at El Progreso Market in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C., U.S., August 19, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo
Global Economy

Gasoline price drop restrains US consumer spending; monthly inflation brakes sharply

A worker fills a cannoli at a bakery at Reading Terminal Market after the inflation rate hit a 40-year high in January, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, February 19, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah Beier
Global Economy

US consumer inflation rises to highest annual rate since 1981

An employee hangs children's clothing at a Target store in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania U.S. November 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mark Makela/File Photo
World+Biz

Rising cost of living hurts US consumer confidence; house prices soar

New townhomes are seen under construction while building material supplies are in high demand in Tampa, Florida, US, May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Global Economy

US pending home sales approach two-year low; consumer sentiment slumps

A customer counts his cash at the register while purchasing an item at a Best Buy store in Flushing, New York March 27, 2010. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
Global Economy

Stimulus checks boost US consumer spending in March