Consumers are feeling less squeezed as fewer report rising prices and more see their financial situation improving. As anguish over inflation eases, Americans take comfort in their earning power. They look more brightly at their...

Rising prices are reported by more consumers than at any time this year. Consumers postpone major purchases and begin to stint on day-to-day buying. As consumers shift from the fear of inflation to managing its bite, the impact...

As gas heads towards $4 a gallon, consumers cut back on driving but continue to make spending plans. So far, consumers have not allowed new highs being reached in the price of gas to erode their standard of living. Cut backs in...

Improved job confidence supports the current pace of spending in the face of accelerating gas prices, growing fear of inflation, and gloom about how things are going for the nation. Consumers are now feeling increased pressure...

Seeing the highest level of price increases since last summer, consumers take a breather from major goods purchasing. This month we see fear of rising prices grip the consumer imagination. Consumers postpone spending plans and...