Despite nominal increases in Social Security benefits, retirees in the U.S. have experienced a substantial decline in ...

Six in 10 builders in April said their suppliers had already raised prices on materials or announced increases coming. The price increases by suppliers could ultimately translate to home buyers paying ...

Antitrust authorities are expanding their focus beyond traditional consumer protection to address employer practices that ...

Tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum would cost households nearly $1,000 this year, on average, even if ...

Car prices have started to edge up and dealers have started to offer less generous discounts, Schirmer added. The average new vehicle was listed at $48,656 by the end of April, up $774 from $47,882 at ...

The PUCO is urging customers to review their utility bills ahead of the price changes, which are expected to take effect on June 1.

The latest estimates from Yale's Budget Lab reveal that U.S. tariffs will significantly impact consumer wallets, leading to a ...

According to latest estimates from the Budget Lab at Yale, all U.S. tariffs implemented so far this year translate to an ...

Indonesia plans to announce economic stimulus measures on June 5 to revive activity and boost consumer purchasing power, ...

Investopedia / Julie Bang Purchasing power affects every aspect of economics, from consumers buying goods to investors buying stock to a country’s economic prosperity. Inflation reduces a ...

Drawing on data from Trade Partnership Worldwide, the updated analysis suggested that US consumers face a potential drop in purchasing power of up to $123 billion annually if current and announced ...