Retail sales have continued to climb, with total volume up 0.5% in August versus July and 0.9% over the three‑month stretch to August, marking the second‑highest level in more than three years. Warm weather boosted purchases of clothing,…
Continue reading U.S. Household Spending Holds Steady Amid Rising Prices and Higher Mortgage RatesRetail sales have edged higher, with August spending climbing 0.5% from July and a 0.9% rise over the three‑month stretch, pushing total retail volumes to near‑record levels for the past three years. The boost came largely from seasonal…
Continue reading US Household Spending Holds Steady Amid Rising Prices and Tighter CreditKey developments: The latest CPI showed a 3.7% year‑over‑year rise in September, driven primarily by a 34% jump in gasoline prices. Higher fuel costs have also pushed airfares up 1.2% month‑to‑month and 22.4% year‑to‑year. At the same time,…
Continue reading U.S. Household Spending Stretched by Soaring Energy Costs and Stagnant WagesKey developments: – The September 2026 Consumer Price Index surged 3.7% year‑over‑year, a faster‑than‑expected rise that has pushed everyday costs higher for families across the country. – Despite the surge in prices, overall household spending held steady, with…
Continue reading US Household Spending Faces Record Inflation, Debt and Delinquency PressuresKey developments: The latest CPI data show inflation still running hot, with September’s consumer price index up 3.7% year‑over‑year, far above expectations. At the same time, households are shouldering a record $1.26 trillion in credit‑card debt, and serious delinquency…
Continue reading US Household Spending Faces Triple Pressure as Inflation, Debt and Income Gaps WidenKey developments: The latest Consumer Price Index showed a 3.7% year‑over‑year rise in September, outpacing expectations and tightening household budgets. At the same time, total consumer spending edged higher, reaching $1.86 trillion in August – a 0.54% increase from…
Continue reading US Consumer Inflation and Spending Surge to 3.7% YoY, $1.86 Trillion Spent in August 2026Despite lingering consumer anxiety and stagnant real incomes, U.S. household spending has surged, up 6.1% over the past year through August—equating to a 2.6% rise after inflation. This resilience is being powered not by broader financial health but…
Continue reading U.S. Household Spending Climbs 6% Year‑Over‑Year Amid Falling Savings Rate
