Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Unfortunately, the industry’s recent performance suggests demand may be slowing as discretionary stocks’ 6.5% ...

The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. This sensitive demand profile can cause the industry to underperform when macro uncertainty enters the fray, ...

U.S. consumer confidence slumped to the lowest level since 2014 in January, sinking below pandemic-era lows as Americans are concerned about the labor market. The Conference Board released its ...

The Consumer Confidence Index fell in January to 84.5, its lowest level in more than a decade, reflecting Americans’ persistent concerns about the U.S. economy. The index — which measures how ...

The Trump administration had tried to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which acts as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system. By Emmett Lindner A federal judge on Tuesday ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Conference Board ...

Foreign brands snagged 9 of top 10 spots on Consumer Reports magazine's 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card. Jeep placed last. Early adopters pay for innovation with reliability issues. The average ...

Discover the biggest winners and surprising losers in Consumer Reports’ 2026 rankings across cars, appliances, tech, and more. Car prices are high, making smart purchasing decisions increasingly ...

The last piece of official inflation data to land before the Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting next week was a shutdown-delayed report that showed the pace of price hikes remained stubborn in ...

It’s Giving Tuesday, the day we open our hearts and wallets for charities. But how do you know if the charity you’re donating to is truly charitable? An easy way to give is to donate to ROC the Day.

A new NerdWallet survey finds that while a majority of Americans think 2026 will be a better year for them than 2025 financially, just over half think consumer prices will worsen. Many, or all, of the ...

Consumer sentiment slid in November compared with last month, the University of Michigan’s monthly survey found. The survey’s headline index dropped to 51, hovering near one of the lowest levels in ...