Strong holiday sales defy weak consumer sentiment

Shoppers carry Macy’s bags outside of Macy’s flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Adam Gray | Bloomberg | Getty Images Andre Lewis…

Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings

Refreshed versions of the Tesla Model Y are shown outside a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S. October 21, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. electric vehicle…

Wall St Week Ahead-Black Friday puts focus on consumer spending for rocky markets

(Repeats SCHEDULED COLUMN originally published on November 21, no changes) Holiday shopping season to give read on health of consumer Wavering stock market could weigh on shopping Delayed US retail…

Trump cuts tariffs in bid to slash consumer prices

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during an announcement from the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Oct. 23, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump on…

China stocks steady as consumer staples offset tech drag

SHANGHAI, Sept 8 – Chinese shares were little changed on Monday, as gains in consumer staples helped counter losses in artificial intelligence stocks, with investors pulling out of crowded high-growth…