Retail sales slowed down in April
Americans are keeping a closer watch on their wallets.
Americans are keeping a closer watch on their wallets.
Retail sales rose 0.7% in September, more than twice what economists had expected, the Commerce Department reported
One new report shows consumers don’t seem ready to slow their spending — despite high interest rates and economic concerns.
Consumers are reining in their spending amid recession fears.
Americans stepped up their spending at retailers, restaurants, and auto dealers last month, a sign of consumer resilience as the holiday shopping season begins amid painfully high inflation and rising interest rates
The Census Bureau reported retail sales rose unexpectedly by .3% in August.