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U.S. consumer spending is on the rise despite frustrations with persistent inflation and gloomy views about the economy
Spending is rising because prices are climbing and Americans are buying more stuff.
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Latest on Gloomy
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Eurozone Sentiment Slips as Businesses, Consumers Diverge
Businesses across the eurozone grew slightly more upbeat about their prospects in September, even as consumers became more gloomy.
Technology
Donald Trump says China is opening up. American bosses disagree
Chipmakers' record sales disguise a gloomy picture
Housing
Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, according to property website Zoopla.
Industrials
Honeywell Aerospace lands in Wall Street's 'penalty box' after gloomy guidance triggers 21% stock selloff
The newly minted Honeywell Aerospace stunned Wall Street only weeks into its life as a standalone company.
Macro
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
Americans' attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards
Geopolitics
Ukraine's drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin's economic showcase
A massive black cloud rising above the St. Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putin's ann…
Housing
Housebuilding 'will fall further' as big builders deliver gloomy updates
Experts have warned that housebuilding is becoming unviable as costs soar and demand cools, resulting in a number of gloomy updates from major builders in rece…
Geopolitics
Investors are gloomy about inflation and risk-taking ahead of Saturday's Iran talks
The economic toll of the Iran conflict is starting to show up at home.
Macro
New poll shows low Trump approval rating and gloomy take on the economy
A recent CBS News poll on Americans' sentiments before the State of the Union addresses President Trump's approval rating and other key issues in the U.S. CBS…
Consumer
Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy. Here's why they're spending anyway
Consumer sentiment is low and the job market is shaky. Shoppers are still spending during the holidays.
Transport
Gloomy prospects for Ardmore Construction supply chain
Less than 10 per cent of the money Ardmore Construction owes its supply chain is likely to be repaid, the collapsed contractor's administrators have said. The…
Finance
Americans to spend big this holiday despite gloomy economic views
Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year.
Macro
Reeves vows to 'defy' gloomy economic forecasts
The chancellor says investment is the answer to boosting the UK's productivity performance.
Eurozone Businesses Less Gloomy as Trade Uncertainty Eases
The European Commission said its Economic Sentiment Indicator rose to 95.5 in September from 95.3 last month.
Technology
Germans Feel a Little Less Gloomy Despite Economic Clouds
Consumers feel a little less pessimistic, reversing a monthslong streak of steadily worsening sentiment, as expectations rise for higher incomes.
Macro
America's economy defies gloomy expectations
As the Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates, growth is holding up
Consumer
It's time to face the truth: American consumers have been gloomy for quite some time
One day, we have swagger. The next day, we're cautious. Then we're thrifty again.
Markets
Corporate profits this latest earnings season have been pretty great. So why are Americans so gloomy?
Consumer spending isn't driving company profits as much as expense reduction and efficiency drives. That could be a problem.
IRS tax filing season defies gloomy projections despite DOGE upheaval
Critical tax agency staffing cuts were postponed until after filing season.
Finance
This is why Jamie Dimon is always so gloomy on the economy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has regularly warned that the U.S. economy faces perils, but even as he sounds the alarm, his bank is doing better than ever.
Macro
American households still felt gloomy about the economy in May
Changing tariff policies have made it difficult to forecast prices.
Geopolitics
European businesses have never been this gloomy about China
An annual survey of European companies in China found record lows across several metrics due to slower growth and geopolitical worries.
Macro
Americans are feeling gloomy about the economy after President Trump's market-rattling first few months in office. But overall they are keeping the economy humming - for now.
People are still buying things at a steady clip, keeping the economy humming - for now.
Geopolitics
Charles Payne Dunks On Market 'Experts' Who He Says 'Exaggerated' Gloomy Predictions About Trump's Tariffs
'This is absolutely amazing stuff, folks'
Geopolitics
Home builders are gloomy over Trump's tariffs and economic uncertainty
Builders are already feeling the sting of rising prices from tariffs, making it harder to build more homes and fix America's shortage.
Geopolitics
President Trump's stop-and-start trade wars and other rapid-fire policy changes are making Americans feel gloomy about the economy
Canceled trips, fewer dinner parties and falling sales: "We are cutting back on virtually everything.â€
Macro
Low growth and rising prices - it's looking gloomy for the UK
The central bank may have cut rates but forecasts of low growth and rising inflation make a challenging domestic vista.
Macro
Champagne shipments hit by gloomy consumer mood in 2024, producers say
"It is not time to celebrate given inflation, conflicts across the world, economic uncertainties and political wait-and-see in some of the largest Champagne ma…
