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The Baltimore Sun · 7h

Spending slows in April as effect of tariffs weighs on minds of consumers

Retail sales were nearly flat in April with a 0.1% increase in spending compared to March when Americans increased purchases by a robust 1.7% to get ahead of expected tariffs. Last month’s spike

CNN on MSN · 1d

Americans pulled back significantly on spending as higher tariffs took effect in April

In a sign that consumer demand may be fraying around the edges, spending at US retailers slowed sharply in April to 0.1% after a surge of 1.7% in March as shoppers rushed to beat President Donald Trump’s stiff tariffs.

KBTX News 3 on MSN · 6h

REPORT: Retail spending in April decreased as consumer brace for tariff impact

According to Yahoo Finance, sporting goods and hobby stores saw a 2.5% decrease in sales in April. Department stores were also hit with a 1.4% sales decrease, and specialized retailers suffered a 2.1% decline last month. The decline in sales comes after March saw higher spending levels as people bought items before tariffs went into effect.

Consumer sentiment, Low and Record

CBS News on MSN · 13h

Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears, U. of Michigan index shows

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. edged down in May for a fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Trump's trade war will worsen inflation. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan's closely watched consumer sentiment index,

Wall Street Journal · 14h

Early Read on Consumer Sentiment Falls to Second Lowest on Record

The University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer-sentiment index was 50.8 in preliminary numbers for May.

Bloomberg on MSN · 13h

US Consumer Sentiment Nears Record Low on Inflation Concerns

US consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to the second-lowest level on record and inflation expectations climbed to multi-decade highs amid growing concerns about tariffs.

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Consumer sentiment worsens despite Trump's rollback of tariffs, survey says

Consumers showed signs of weakness last month as retail sales slowed, indicating shoppers may be pulling back as they await ...

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U.S. consumer spending levels off as households grow more cautious: BofA

U.S. consumer spending held steady in April, with average credit and debit card purchases per household rising just 1% from ...

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US stocks end higher. S&P 500 extends win streak to four days as consumers keep spending

U.S. stocks close higher after data show consumers continue to spend and inflation easing. S&P 500 logs fourth straight win.

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Consumers have cut spending – but not all spending categories

Over half of Americans (56%) have already started cutting back on spending due to recession concerns. 40% of Americans have ...

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Consumer confidence has fallen, but these companies are seeing a spending uptick

Even in an uncertain macroeconomic environment fueled by tariff concerns, there have been hints of an uptick in consumer ...

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DKSH outlook brightens as consumer spending expected to rise

While some moderation is expected in the coming quarters for DKSH Holdings (M) Bhd due to high base effects, the company ...

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Tariffs: How Will They Impact the Average Consumer?

Towards the end of April, the Trump Administration announced a comprehensive set of tariffs. If fully implemented, this tax ...

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