Tariffs to Slow Spending, Economic Growth During H2: Conference Board

Paul Hosford: US tariffs take shine off summer economic statement

As of now, there is no clarity on just how much money Jack Chambers has to play with when ministers come banging on the door looking for their spending envelopes in September

Tariffs to slow spending, economic growth during H2: Conference Board

Consumers face an average effective tariff rate of 20.6% and a 2.1% short-run increase in prices, the Yale Budget Lab said.

Consumers act with intention amidst uncertainty: WARC unveils 2025 Global Consumer Trends - adobo Magazine Online

LONDON, UK – In a time of persistent economic challenges and evolving consumer behaviors, WARC has unveiled its 2025 Global Consumer Trends report, shedding light on the shifting priorities, motivations, and decision-making factors shaping the global marketplace. The study, which combines extensive data from GWI surveys across 54 markets with WARC’s proprietary research and case studies, outlines five major trends that are set to define consumer…

How are consumers spending in 2025?

Amid a turbulent year of tariffs, price hikes and mixed financial performance, consumer spending tightened. Which brands are winning and which are struggling to keep pace?

Tariffs and Other Challenges Put Downward Pressure on Leading Economic Indicators

The impacts of tariffs, coupled with lower levels of consumer sentiment, are putting downward pressure on Leading Economic Indicators, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for June fell by 0.3% to 98.8 (100 is equal to the economic level seen in 2016), following no change… The post Tariffs and Other Challenges Put Downward Pressure on Leading Economic Indicators appeared fir…