U.S. households adjusting budgets as inflation cools

Inflation is no longer a daily shock to many Americans as it was a year ago. Official data currently indicates a cooling trend, and prices are no longer increasing at the rate that...

January 2, 2026 路 Lifestyle

Gold prices influencing U.S. consumer wealth and lifestyle sentiment

Record gold prices are affecting how households in the US view long-term savings, lifestyle choices, and financial security. As the price of gold reaches record highs, consumers ar...

January 1, 2026 路 Lifestyle

U.S. consumers shopping during the holidays amid mixed market signals

As consumers deal with shifting household priorities, ongoing inflation pressures, and volatile financial markets, mood toward holiday buying has been divided across the United Sta...

January 1, 2026 路 Lifestyle