Consumer

Crayola-branded pip-Cubes magnetic building sets were recalled after loose magnets posed a serious injury risk to children. About 9,400 of the sets were affected.

The Commerce Department's delayed September PCE inflation report showed that inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target ahead of a central bank decision next week.

Dollar General plans to open roughly 450 new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues expanding, particularly in rural markets.

President Donald Trump calls affordability a "Democrat scam" while inflation rises to 3% and voters express growing economic concerns in new polling data across the nation.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into fast-fashion retailer Shein over potential violations of state labor and product safety laws.

Consumer confidence plunged in November to lowest level since April as Americans cite inflation, tariffs, and uncertainty as weighing on sentiment, according to The Conference Board.

The housing affordability gap narrows as new home prices become competitive with existing properties, especially in South and West where inventory increased, a new report found.

A new Bank of America Institute report shows 24% of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck in 2025, up from last year as inflation continues to outpace wages.

Car prices are nearing a historic milestone as the average cost of a new vehicle approaches $50,000, with buyers facing $766 monthly payments and rising interest rates nationwide.

Study reveals only 21% of middle-income Americans expect better finances next year, down from 33% in 2020, as inflation creates widespread pessimism.

Costco recalls its Caesar salad and chicken sandwich products after plastic pieces were found in dressing. Customers are urged to return items for full refund immediately.

President Trump says his administration has worked to reduce consumer costs, highlighting Walmart's $40 Thanksgiving meal bundle as evidence of price improvements.

Kim Kardashian's Skims secured $225 million in new funding, reaching a $5 billion valuation as the shapewear brand targets over $1 billion in sales this year.

Saks Off 5th will close nine stores across the U.S. starting in January 2026, affecting locations in Texas, Illinois, New Jersey and more states.

The government shutdown delayed the October CPI inflation report indefinitely, as alternate gauges like the Cleveland Fed's inflation nowcast estimated 2.96% annual inflation.

Google launched a dual attack on cybercriminals with a lawsuit against the China-based "Lighthouse" scam group while backing three bipartisan congressional bills targeting fraud.

Consumer confidence slumps to a three-year low as government shutdown fears grip American households, with sentiment dropping to 50.3 amid economic uncertainty.

American household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, rising $197 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest report.

The Supreme Court will hear a major tariff case that could impact the $88 billion in revenue collected by the Trump administration under IEEPA, which could be subject to refunds.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25-basis-points in October, though two policymakers dissented from the move, with one saying that he remains concerned about inflation.