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U.S. consumer spending increased moderately in September after three straight months of solid gains, suggesting a loss of momentum in the economy at the end of the third quarter as a lackluster labor market and rising cost of living curbed demand.
BNPL consumer debt and rising credit card balances are reshaping how Americans fund holiday spending—and what it signals for consumer credit in 2026.
US consumer spending stalled in September, suggesting Americans were already stretched going into the government shutdown in the face of stubborn inflation.
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid worries about higher prices and other economic uncertainties after splurging
ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.
Chief economist at the National Retail Federation, Mark Matthews, breaks down economic projections that consumer holiday spending is expected to exceed $1 trillion.
U.S. consumers showed steady confidence this holiday season, with retail spending up 4.2% from last year, according to Visa preliminary data.
Learn how the Personal Income and Outlays report from the BEA offers insights into consumer spending, income, and economic trends—critical for smart financial decisions.