Consumers & Household Finance

Retail isn’t dead. It’s just getting a makeover.

Macy’s is luring back shoppers. Here’s more on retail’s winners and losers.

Inflation bites, shoppers swipe

The consumer is cracking

McDonald's, Whirlpool, and Maersk all provided some insight into the state of consumers.

The vibes are still off

A K-shaped economy is starting to take a toll on consumer morale.

America gave up on buying a house—and turned to stocks

Younger investors are locked out of the housing market.

Keeping up with the K-shaped economy

Retail sales and debt delinquencies highlight a growing divide.

Cautious confidence