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Macy’s and Target Give Cautious Sales Forecasts, Suggesting Consumer Spending Slowdown
Macy’s and Target signal potential consumer spending slowdown with cautious sales forecasts amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
Record Household Debt Suggests Consumers Facing Financial Strain
A resilient consumer could become a more budget-conscious one this year, experts warn.
US Holiday Retail Sales Slow From Last Year, Mastercard Data Show
Consumer spending outlook for 2024 remains mixed.
Confident Consumers Fuel Retail Sales Growth
Consumer confidence improved in August, with retail sales enjoying a boost of 4.1 percent in line with yearly growth.
