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Americans pulled back significantly on spending as higher tariffs took effect in April

In a sign that consumer demand may be fraying around the edges, spending at US retailers slowed sharply in April to 0.1% after a surge of 1.7% in March as shoppers rushed to beat President Donald Trump’s stiff tariffs.

Investopedia on MSN · 3d

Retail sales increased by 0.1% in April as consumers kept up their spending momentum ahead of potential price increases from U.S. tariffs.

The Baltimore Sun · 2d

Spending slows in April as effect of tariffs weighs on minds of consumers

Retail sales were nearly flat in April with a 0.1% increase in spending compared to March when Americans increased purchases by a robust 1.7% to get ahead of expected tariffs. Last month’s spike

Consumers Prop Up the Economy. They’re Showing Signs of Strain.

What matters most, however, is the labor market. “If American consumers have money, they’re going to spend it, and the ...

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Americans’ optimism about the economy is at a near-record low

Americans’ feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums after President Donald Trump’s tariffs: Consumer sentiment ...

Nikkei Asia2d

Global economy slows as inflation saps consumer spending

TOKYO -- The global economy is slowing, with real growth in the U.S. and Japan in January-March turning negative, as prolonged high prices put downward pressure on consumer spending and U.S ...

2don MSN

Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears, U. of Michigan index shows

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. edged down in May for a fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President ...

Weekly Indicators: Consumer Spending Strong - Intermodal Volume Growth Decelerates

Leading indicators are neutral with improving profits and money supply, while coincident data stays strong. See why the ...

Marketplace9d

Consumers are feeling worse about their finances. How much does that tell us about the economy?

Consumers’ expectations about their own personal financial situations declined sharply in April, according to the New York ...

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Tariff Deals Aren’t Easing Consumer Concerns Yet

Consumer sentiment fell for the fifth straight month, hovering near an all-time low as inflation worries intensified despite ...

Why Q1 GDP Was Actually Really Good

A significant surge in equipment investment, driven by businesses front-running potential tariffs, boosted GDP but may lead ...

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