Consumer Spending Momentum Retreated in February (Report Preview)

Morning Consult’s measure of total monthly spending grew modestly last month as sticky inflation exerts pressure on consumer budgets

Introducing Morning Consult’s International Spending Data

Morning Consult is expanding its proprietary consumer spending data to 14 countries outside the United States. This memo marks the first publication from the initial batch of expansion countries: the United Kingdom and Canada.

Consumer Spending Rebounded in January, but Demand Recovery Remains Vulnerable to Inflation Risks (Report Preview)

Despite Signs of Life in the Housing Market, Housing Prices Will Push Top-Line Inflation Down This Year

After consecutive months of declines, a slight uptick in housing demand is unlikely to drastically increase price pressures in the next year

Cooling Inflation Has Been Driven by Goods. How Long Will That Trend Continue?

Price growth has slowed for goods in recent months, but upside risks could inhibit Fed's efforts to lower top-line inflation

Will Services Inflation Slow Before the Fed Has to Take Action?

Weakening demand could help cool services inflation, despite continued pressure from wage gains

Despite Softer Inflation, 2022 Ended on a Sour Note for Consumer Spending (Report Preview)

In December, consumer spending appeared to weaken even as inflation slowed. The price relief may be coming too late in consumers’ minds to trigger a boost to outlays

How Long Can We Expect October’s Long-Overdue Inflation Relief to Last?