consumer

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Bank of America lowered its 2026 estimates on Wednesday, flagging risks of “a little stagflation” and noting that high oil prices could threaten consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In a speech this past week, Schmid said that healthcare spending was the single largest contributor External link to consumer spending growth in 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“Some of the short-term impacts we are seeing — Americans are frustrated, consumer sentiment is gloomy or even grim,” Long said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Creditors love the term the ‘democratization of credit,’ ” said Travis B. Plunkett, the legislative director of the Consumer Federation of America, a consumer lobbying group.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times