Personal finance services company WalletHub, noting the strong expectation for the Federal Reserve to reduce its target interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, December 18, released results of a consumer survey on the matter indicating continuing personal...
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, cooking and serving a typical Thanksgiving feast will cost less than last year, but it will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The survey provides a...
As the United States Federal Reserve dropped the prime interest rate by another quarter point, the National Retail Federation maintained economic progress, despite some mixed indicators, should continue to support holiday retail sales growth. On October 15, NRF...
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in October to 108.7 jumping from just below to well over the dividing line between positive and negative sentiments, which is a rating of 100. The September reading was 99.2. The Present Situation Index, based...
A survey by cash-back provider Rakuten reveals a disconnect exists between retail marketers and shoppers as they enter the 2024 holiday season. In a survey of retail marketers and shoppers conducted in conjunction with the Harris Poll, 81% of consumers said they do...
