Tariff war worries, weakness in consumer spending, recession fears, and declining earnings estimates drove the market lower.

Consumer sentiment plunged 11% this month to a preliminary reading of 50.8, the University of Michigan said in its latest ...

Trump's tariffs are expected to hit companies across the board, and in turn, media companies that depend on their ad spending ...

Consumer confidence numbers crashed to 92.9 for March 2024, hitting lows not seen since early 2021. Over half of consumers ...

Economists are watching consumer spending patterns after several consecutive months of data showing sinking attitudes about the economy. Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as ...

U.S. consumer spending has benefited from strong wage growth and low unemployment so far, but it faces huge risks if the ...

Sponsor Message Even with a notable rise in retail sales last month, there are concerns that consumer spending could wane as the wider effects of tariffs kick in. Major retailers and big brands ...