The Trump administration had tried to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which acts as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system. By Emmett Lindner A federal judge on Tuesday ...

Consumer confidence slid again in December, with The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index falling 3.8 points to 89.1, reflecting renewed unease despite an upward revision to November’s reading ...

It’s the time of year when consumer trend reports fall like snowflakes. We set aside the overlapping PowerPoints and asked a group of futurists, strategists, consultants and investors to make their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Kaur covers fintech and bank tech innovation and regulation. U.S. consumers are expected to spend near record levels this ...

Foreign brands snagged 9 of top 10 spots on Consumer Reports magazine's 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card. Jeep placed last. Early adopters pay for innovation with reliability issues. The average ...

Discover the biggest winners and surprising losers in Consumer Reports’ 2026 rankings across cars, appliances, tech, and more. Car prices are high, making smart purchasing decisions increasingly ...

The headline University of Michigan (UM) consumer sentiment index ticked up to 53.3 in early December 2025, from 51.0 in November. Inflation expectations among households fell: the expected rate over ...

American households felt a bit better about the economy in December compared with the previous month, according to a monthly index of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. A preliminary ...

The last piece of official inflation data to land before the Federal Reserve’s policymaking meeting next week was a shutdown-delayed report that showed the pace of price hikes remained stubborn in ...

As the premier consumer L1 network, Flow has proven that incubating killer apps is as vital as fostering a robust, open infrastructure. Flow launched its network with groundbreaking partnerships, ...

Consumer Reports released its influential annual list of auto brand rankings for 2026. Tesla made strides, jumping up to No. 10 from No. 18 on last year's list of more than 30 auto brands. Overall, ...

Colchester, CT — The average price of a new car is over $50,000 for the first time ever, placing added pressure on car shoppers to ensure they’re making a smart choice on a model that will hold up ...