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Consumer Spending

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

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Recession

Nearly Half the Public Thinks the Country Is in a Recession. Another Quarter Expect One Within a Year

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Labor Markets

Job Growth Continues, but 2023 Outlook Dims (Report Preview)

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Consumer Spending

Last Month’s Spending Boost Appears to Be Short-Lived

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Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in China Nears Series Lows as Beijing Starts to Unwind COVID-Zero Policies

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Inflation

As Voters Grappled With Rising Prices, Inflation News Captured More Attention Than Strong Jobs Reports

Morning Consult analysis of news events that resonated with voters showed wallet-busters like gas prices, student loan debt were top of mind in 2022

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

All five of Morning Consult’s Supply Chain Indexes of Consumer Inflation Pressures showed signs of easing in October — the first time this has happened since tracking began in March

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Ahead of Midterm Elections, Most Voters Gave the U.S. Economy a Dismal Grade

56% of voters say the current state of the economy deserves a D or F, with inflation and the cost of necessities like groceries and gas driving their assessment

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Measuring the Impact of Inflation on U.S. Consumer Spending: October 2022

Get an inside look into inflation psychology and consumer purchasing power in the latest white paper from our Morning Consult economic experts.

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Global Outlook

Brazilian Consumers Are Increasingly Optimistic as Political Headwinds Fade

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Russian Consumers Are Feeling Less Confident After Turbulent September

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Economic Mood Worsens in Europe as Recession Risks Rise

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China

Beijing’s Focus on Near-Term Stability Pays Dividends
As economic headwinds convince Chinese policymakers to prioritize near-term stability, recent efforts to bolster sentiment in the real estate market appear to be paying off

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Chinese Consumer Confidence Stabilizes in January, Despite Real Estate Concerns
Consumer sentiment has broadly stabilized in China this month, even amid additional COVID-19 outbreaks and further deterioration in housing price expectations

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