Consumer

Walmart denies viral TikTok claims about store closures amid government shutdown and SNAP benefits funding concerns, calling the widespread rumors false.

Peanut Butter Crush and Ca$hew Cow bars are being recalled by Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory after the potential presence of undeclared peanuts and cashews.

Olympia Tools Pack-N-Stroll Folding Utility Wagon sold at Costco recalled due to child safety risks, including head entrapment and fall hazards.

Neutrogena is recalling some popular makeup wipes due to possible bacterial contamination that can cause serious infections in vulnerable individuals.

The Trump administration is moving to roll back Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules requiring nonbank entities to report regulatory orders to a CFPB registry.

Inflation remained elevated in September as the BLS released the delayed consumer price index inflation report, as Fed policymakers are set to weigh interest rate cuts next week.

Twelve state financial officers urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to preserve consumers' rights to share financial data with third parties.

Economists at Goldman Sachs estimated that U.S. consumers will absorb 55% of tariff costs by the end of 2025, up from their current 37% share of the tariff burden.

The Food and Drug Administration reports Ben's Original has voluntarily recalled several rice varieties sold nationwide over the possible presence of small stones

Jane Birkin sketched her ideal bag design on an air sickness bag in 1984, creating what would become the Hermès Birkin, now a record-breaking investment piece.

American coffee costs hit near-record levels as tariffs and weather disruptions in major coffee-producing countries drive the highest price increases since 2011.

The Commerce Department released the August PCE inflation data which showed that inflationary pressures remained well above the Fed's 2% target last month as tariffs push prices up.

The U.S. economy's GDP grew at a 3.8% rate in the second quarter following the latest revision after the economy recorded a 0.5% contraction in the first quarter.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained above the Fed's target ahead of the central bank's rate decision.

Constellation Brands cuts fiscal year outlook as the importer of Corona and Modelo faces declining beer sales amid challenging economic conditions and weak consumer demand.

The Commerce Department released the July PCE inflation report which showed the growth of consumer prices remained elevated as the Federal Reserve considers an interest rate cut.

The U.S. economy grew at a revised 3.3% rate in Q2 2025, exceeding initial estimates and economist predictions based on the Commerce Department's latest GDP data.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's suit claims three asset managers broke antitrust laws by using stock holdings to pressure coal firms to cut output, though divestment could curb production.

Consumer spending on live sporting events is up 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels and benefiting surrounding restaurants and bars, a Bank of America Institute report found.

President Donald Trump criticized Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon over a tariff report showing U.S. consumers ultimately bear the costs, telling him to focus on being a DJ instead.