Consumers saw a double whammy of bad news in May, pulling back on spending as inflation heated up

Consumer spending in May fell for the first time this year, the Commerce Department reported Friday, indicating that weakening consumer confidence is starting to affect the checkout line. Meanwhile, inflation ticked up and is projected to rise...

Consumer Protection warns of roof repair conmen swindling WA households out of tens of thousands of dollars

Door-knocking conmen are swindling WA households out of tens of thousands of dollars for minor roof repairs that they don’t complete. Consumer protection issued a warning on Wednesday after an elderly Hillman couple were approached at their home...

Consumer forum fines GEAPL & Shriram Properties for eight-year flat delay in Vizag

VISAKHAPATNAM: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I has held a construction firm guilty of service deficiency and ordered it to pay 10 lakh in compensation for delaying possession of a flat by nearly eight years. The commission...

Consumers Feel Happier but Still Worry About Inflation

Highlights The latest data on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan showed a positive bump in June. However, sentiment is still 18% below where it was at the end of last year. Consumers still voiced concerns about economic slowdowns...

Consumer confidence stabilizes, but economic climate rises in June

The consumer confidence indicator stabilized in June, as revealed by the “Survey of Business and Consumer Trends” from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), following an increase in May. This stabilization was mainly due to the positive...

Consumer Reports: Tips for a fun, safe kids’ party

June consumer confidence hits lowest level in over a year: Survey

Taipei, June 28 (CNA) Consumer confidence in Taiwan fell to its lowest level in over a year in June, amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and a strengthening Taiwan dollar, according to National Central University (NCU). The consumer confidence...

Texas Bans Lab-Grown Meat, Citing Consumer Protection and Agricultural Interests

Texas has passed a law banning lab-grown meat: Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 261, which prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured protein in the state starting September 1, 2025. Supporters point to safety and...

Consumer Reports' tips for preventing skin cancer in people with darker skin tones

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur, it can be far more deadly. The reason is that it's often caught too late. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but for Black people, cancer signs can show...

Consumer Reports: Tips for a fun, safe kids’ party

Kids’ birthday parties can get pricey fast, especially at places like a trampoline park or laser tag arcade. So many parents bring the celebration home to save money. But even in your own home, there are safety risks to watch out for. Consumer...

Young Chinese consumers are spending to feel good amid slower economic growth

HONG KONG — Young people in China may not be buying cars or houses, but there’s always money for milk tea and toys. It’s a challenging time to be a young person in China: The world’s second-biggest economy is growing far slower than it was when...

Consumer spending slows as inflation ticks up in May

WASHINGTON — A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans also cut back on their spending last month. Prices rose 2.3% in May compared with a year ago, up from just 2.1% in...

Opella becomes first global consumer healthcare company to earn B Corp certification

Opella becomes first global consumer healthcare company to earn B Corp certification Opella has become the first global consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification, after meeting the rigorous social and environmental standards set...

More European consumers are buying frozen food to reduce waste, survey shows

By&nbspEuronews Green Published on 28/06/2025 - 11:02 GMT+2 Sustainability is playing a bigger role in how people shop, but does that influence what they buy in the frozen food aisle? A new survey from Europe’s largest frozen food company suggests...

Consumer Protection Commission Strengthens Presence in Andros

Posted on 27 June 2025. by Jones Bahamas Tynia Brown Journal Staff Writer Senator Randy Rolle, Chairman and Managing Director of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), has reaffirmed the government’s sharpened focus on consumer justice,...

Consumer spending falls; tariff-related boost to inflation awaited

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from the pre-emptive buying of goods like motor vehicles ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs faded, while monthly inflation maintained a moderate pace of...

Consumer Reports: Best sunscreens of 2025

Sunscreen is essential whether you're headed to the beach or working in your garden. CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its exclusive annual sunscreen ratings, putting more than 100 products to the test, and revealing surprising gaps in...

California officials consider slashing program that has provided American families $1.5 billion in savings: 'It completely erodes consumer confidence'

"Whatever agreements you have in place, you need to ride out to the finish line." by Sam WestmorelandJune 28, 2025 The state of California is considering ending a policy that has helped save residents $1.5 billion on their energy bills. What's...

Consumer Reports urges Senate to reject budget bill provision that cuts CFPB’s funding by 50 percent

Slashing the CFPB’s budget will leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and abuse WASHINGTON DC – In a letter sent to the Senate today, Consumer Reports called on its members to oppose a provision in the budget reconciliation bill that would cut the...

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks GOP Plan to Weaken Consumer Protection Bureau in Tax Bill

Republicans hit a major roadblock on Friday in their push to eliminate funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as part of President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package. The Senate parliamentarian flagged the effort as a...