Consumer confidence has fallen in a blow for retailers as customers veer away from big-ticket purchases, figures show. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index dropped three points to minus 19 in ...

Household confidence continues to weaken as Americans contend with persistent price pressures, energy shocks tied to global conflicts, and uneven signals from jobs and spending data.

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up +0.15%, just below Thursday's 6-week high. The dollar is supported by hawkish comments ...

University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index hit an all-time low of 44.8 in May, down from 48.2, as 57% of consumers cite high prices hurting finances.