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As the Trump administration’s tariff policies take shape in early 2025, an undercurrent of caution is flowing through American consumer behavior. Economic analysts are observing measurable shifts in ...

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This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Alex Ossola: US stocks sell off after consumer sentiment sours in March, but will ...

Credence goods are services for which consumers find it challenging to assess quality, even post-consumption. In these markets, experts possess superior information, creating a potential for fraud, ...

Dr. Thomas Weinandy, Research Economist at Upside, will present on the macroeconomic trends driving recent changes in consumer behavior and business decision making. He will share insights from Upside ...

Many forces can affect consumer behavior, yet recently I can’t think of one greater than the pandemic. This reality, coupled with timing and opportunity, allowed many industries to thrive, especially ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Alex Ossola: U.S. stocks sell off after consumer sentiment sours in March, but ...

In today’s charged environment, the business world finds itself at an unprecedented intersection of culture and consumerism. As our society grows increasingly polarized, brands are now wrestling with ...

Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu: “Consumer sentiment moved sideways this month.” At 55 index points, sentiment is virtually unchanged from September. Weakness in expectations for future ...

This article is part of Morningstar’s Q2 market review and outlook. The Morningstar US Consumer Defensive Index retreated 0.3% in the second quarter, a tepid performance compared with the overall ...

Research-informed analysis explores how ranking-based recommendation systems affect consumer behavior, market concentration, and small business visibility. NUTLEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 ...