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US consumer confidence rises more than expected in September, defying recession fears

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. consumer confidence rose more than expected this month, extending a rebound in sentiment that began with a jump in August. The growing confidence in the U.S. economy defies recession fears on Wall Street less than a week after the Federal Reserve... Read More.

Consumer prices rise unexpectedly in August, sending stock market tumbling

Tuesday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A hotter-than-expected inflation report on Tuesday sent the stock market tumbling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,200 points, which amounted to a nearly 4% drop, making it the index's worst day since June 2020. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 —... Read More.

Consumer Price Index up 8.3% in April

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Inflation eased slightly last month, according to the latest figures released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index rose 8.3% in April compared to the same time period last year -- a drop from the 8.5% increase in March. Month-to-month, prices were... Read More.

3-row SUV market heats up as consumer demand soars: ‘There is no substitute’

Sunday, May 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When the Volkswagen ID. Buzz goes on sale in the U.S., consumers may be seduced by the microbus' nostalgic design and electric powertrain. They may also become enamored with its three passenger rows. "It's a family hauler, a people mover ... a... Read More.

How Costco, grocery membership fee hikes impact consumer buying decisions

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Raising membership fees can generally be chalked up as "the price of doing business." But as inflation, demand and supply chain issues continue to dictate an increase in prices, consumers are left to consider the value of using services like grocery... Read More.

Consumer prices jump 7.5% over last 12 months, marking fastest pace in 40 years

Thursday, February 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The prices Americans pay for a basket of goods and services continued to climb rapidly last month, according to new government data. The consumer price index -- a key measure of inflation -- surged 7.5% over the last 12 months, the Labor Department... Read More.

Consumer prices climb 7% in the past year, highest jump since 1982

Wednesday, January 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The latest government data on inflation indicates consumer prices are continuing their rapid rise as pandemic-battered supply chains struggle to keep up with rebounding consumer demand. The consumer price index -- a measure of the prices Americans pay for a market basket of... Read More.

Bank of America to slash overdraft fees amid pressure from consumer advocacy groups

Wednesday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bank of America announced Tuesday that it will slash overdraft fees -- the fines consumers pay when they make a purchase with their debit card but don't have enough money in their account -- from $35 to $10 starting this May. The changes... Read More.

Inflation hits 39-year high as consumer prices continue to climb

Friday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices are continuing to climb, causing new pain for Americans' pocketbooks, as inflation tightens its grip on the economy and hobbles the post-pandemic recovery. The consumer price index, which measures the prices consumers pay for a market basket of everyday goods... Read More.

Consumer prices jump at fastest pace since 1982

Friday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices are continuing to climb, causing new pain for Americans' pocketbooks, as inflation tightens its grip on the economy and hobbles the post-pandemic recovery. The consumer price index, which measures the prices consumers pay for a market basket of everyday goods... Read More.

Consumer prices soar 6.2% in October, largest jump since November 1990

Wednesday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices continued to climb at an alarmingly rapid pace last month, according to data from the Labor Department on Wednesday, as inflation woes have cast a shadow over the post-pandemic economic recovery. The Consumer Price Index, often used as an inflation... Read More.

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall of magnetic balls and cubes

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a new warning about the dangers of high-powered magnetic balls and cubes. The agency announced a mandatory recall on Tuesday of 10 million products from Zen Magnets LLC -- Zen and Neoballs -- due... Read More.

Stories tagged with: consumer

US consumer confidence rises more than expected in September, defying recession fears

Consumer prices rise unexpectedly in August, sending stock market tumbling

Consumer Price Index up 8.3% in April

3-row SUV market heats up as consumer demand soars: ‘There is no substitute’

How Costco, grocery membership fee hikes impact consumer buying decisions

Consumer prices jump 7.5% over last 12 months, marking fastest pace in 40 years

Consumer prices climb 7% in the past year, highest jump since 1982

Bank of America to slash overdraft fees amid pressure from consumer advocacy groups

Inflation hits 39-year high as consumer prices continue to climb

Consumer prices jump at fastest pace since 1982

Consumer prices soar 6.2% in October, largest jump since November 1990

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall of magnetic balls and cubes

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