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“McDonald’s earnings, revenue miss estimates as consumer pullback worsens” [Jul 29 2024]

“Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: The fast-food giant reported second-quarter net income of $2.02 billion, or $2.80 per share, down from $2.31 billion, or $3.15… Continue Reading…

Business

“Foot Locker’s turnaround is showing signs of life, CEO sees consumers willing to pay full price”

“…The sneaker giant saw comparable sales decline 1.8% during its fiscal first quarter, far better than the 3.1% drop-off that analysts expected, according to StreetAccount.  The company also reaffirmed its fiscal year guidance, which projects sales to be between a… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Hot oil summer: Soaring prices threaten consumers and Biden”

“…The big picture: Average gas prices are up 24 cents per gallon over the last month to $3.63, per AAA, and summer driving demand typically puts more upward pressure on costs. Threat level: The Middle East crisis has already pushed up oil… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Consumer prices rose 3.5% from a year ago in March, more than expected”

“…The CPI, a broad measure of goods and services costs across the economy, rose 0.4% for the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 3.5%, or 0.3 percentage point higher than in February, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Economists… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Consumer prices rose 0.4% in February and 3.2% from a year ago”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/12/cpi-inflation-report-february-2024-.html

Economy

“Average credit card balances jump 10% to a record $6,360, and more consumers fall behind on payments”

“…Americans now owe $1.13 trillion on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Tuesday. Balances jumped 10% from a year ago, according to a separate quarterly credit industry insights report from TransUnion, with the average balance per consumer hitting… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflation increases more than expected in December”

“…The December Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed pricesticked up slightly at 0.3% over last month, an increase from the 0.2% seen in November. Prices rose 3.4% over the prior year, an increase from the3.1% increase seen the month prior… When removing… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Consumer spending growth will slow in 2024, economist predicts — it’s ‘not necessarily sustainable’”

“…Recent reports already show signs of strain. In the last year, credit card debt spiked to a record high, surpassing $1.08 trillion, according to the latest quarterly report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Now, more cardholders are carrying debt from month to… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Consumer spending fell in October, according to new CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor tracking card transactions”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/13/consumer-spending-fell-in-october-according-to-new-cnbc/nrf-retail-monitor-tracking-card-transactions.html This article is badly written. Anyway this is not good. Usually retail goes up during this time of the year.

Business

“Procter & Gamble tops earnings, revenue estimates even as higher prices drive some consumers away”

“… Here’s what P&G reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv: P&G reported fiscal first-quarter net income attributable to the company of $4.52 billion, or $1.83 per… Continue Reading…