Emily Moen, a coffee shop manager in Omaha, was scrolling through TikTok earlier this week when she came across a video informing her that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher prices for essential baby […]
Tag: Consumer Behavior
Walmart Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook
The timing was a bit awkward. Walmart’s investor event — which happens every two years and aims to showcase the company’s strengths and strategy for growth — also happened to fall on the same day […]
Fed Under Pressure as Inflation Expectations Rise
Federal Reserve officials have had one clear message since President Trump sharply escalated the global trade war this month: Keeping inflation expectations in check as price pressures rise is their No. 1 priority. On Friday, […]
Stock Market Chaos Over Tariffs Could Take Toll on Economy
This time, maybe the stock market is the economy. Financial markets around the world have plummeted in the days since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs, setting off a global trade war. The S&P 500 declined […]
Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence
Americans are increasingly anxious about their jobs and finances as the Trump administration’s trade policies and government cutbacks stoke concern about the economy. Consumer confidence tumbled this month to its lowest level since January 2021, […]