Cost of Living

Despite a flourishing stock market and favourable inflation metrics, public sentiment regarding the economy remains as bleak as it was in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, with growing apprehension about the prices of essential goods, as indicated by the latest reports. The outcome reveals persistently low approval ratings for President Donald Trump, while Democrats Read More

Fuel Pump Nozzles at Gas Station

In April, consumer confidence fell to an unprecedented low, driven by escalating concerns regarding rising energy prices and the wider implications of the Iran war, as reported. The university’s headline index of consumer sentiment fell to 47.6, a decline of 10.7% from the March survey, marking its lowest point on record. Both the current conditions Read More