Cautious consumers cut themselves some slack on smaller-ticket items, despite their gloomy view of the economy.

Seeing more price increases, consumers turn more cautious.

Consumers are starting to see hints of an economic recovery in their own finances...

Fewer Americans this month say their current financial situation is worse than a year ago; however, these “worse off” consumers continue to outnumber “better off” consumers...

Consumers are – very cautiously – returning to making major purchases.