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Consumer sentiment plunges to near-record lows—but stock markets remain unfazed

The S&P 500 edged upwards on Friday despite a drop in May in consumer sentiment and aggressive comments from President…

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Food & Drink

Kroger Is Overcharging Shoppers, According to a Consumer Reports Investigation

Consumer Reports found widespread pricing errors at Kroger, with outdated sale tags causing shoppers to overpay by an average of…

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Politics

Consumer safety panel Democrats vow to fight their firings by Trump : NPR

Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. is photographed at the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Jan. 20, 2023, in Bethesda, Md. He…

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Why this analyst is ‘not that concerned’ about consumer health

00:00 Speaker A Take a look at one stock. We are watching at the market open here and that is…

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Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts : NPR

An Energy Star logo is displayed on a box for a freezer Jan. 21, 2025, in Evendale, Ohio. Joshua A.…

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Business

Uber posts upbeat outlook on US consumer demand for ride-hailing

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…

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Food & Drink

Snacking takes a hit as consumer spending shifts to food staples

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As consumers…

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Food & Drink

Consumer tolerance rises for high egg prices

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief:…

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Business

President Trump says voters signed up for his economic policies—but consumer confidence is at its lowest in five years

Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply amid rising concerns over tariffs and economic instability, with The Conference Board…

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Business

Court filings describe DOGE-led, scream-filled, 36-hour mass layoff scramble at consumer protection agency

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Affairs raced to gut the nation’s top consumer financial watchdog in a frenzied, 36-hour scramble…

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