Consumer Spending

Track personal consumption expenditure data, retail sales, and the spending trends driving or dragging the US economy's growth engine.

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Macro Economics

The platinum economy

Ka-ching for big spenders, but big spenders only.

Sissy Yan
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Macro Economics

The transition: Turning your first paycheck into lasting stability

Smart first steps for budgeting, banking, and laying a strong financial foundation

Morning Brew Creative StudioSponsored Citi
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Macro Economics

Store brands are eating name brands' lunch

While name brands lose market share.

Judy Dutton
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Macro Economics

Welcome to the hunger games

But consumers are cooling.

Judy Dutton
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Macro Economics

Your college-bound student deserves a foundation for financial success

The right banking partner—with the right tools—helps play a key role.

Morning Brew Creative StudioSponsored Citi
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Macro Economics

Grumpy shoppers prop up consumer companies

But they keep spending money anyway.

Sissy Yan
Photo collage showing an empty shopping cart off in the corner of an empty room.
Macro Economics

Retail reality check

The US consumer is losing steam.

Sissy Yan

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