Persistent inflation, particularly the high cost of food, housing and utilities, is being blamed for consumers' glum mood.

Consumer behavior shows renewed caution after brief stability. Spending patterns are tightening again. These indicators ...

Houston's consumer confidence dropped to 101.79 in the fourth quarter, continuing a year-long decline. Find out what ...

Consumer sentiments declined nationally in Q4. Here's how local consumers are feeling and what it means for 2026.

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said ...

Consumer confidence dropped by nearly 7 points in November, as Americans sour on the economy with the holiday season fast approaching. The Consumer Confidence Index, calculated monthly by the ...

US consumer confidence declined in December for a fifth consecutive month on more pessimistic views of the labor market and business conditions. The Conference Board’s gauge decreased to 89.1 from ...