Consumer Behavior

Disposable Income For Consumers Dropping – Consumer Behavior
As Inflationary pressures tend to drive the price of essential goods higher and faster than non essential goods, consumers are sometimes left with minimal funds to purchase what they desire. The rapidly rising […]

Published On: May 17, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior
Strengthening U.S. Dollar May Help Curtail Inflation – Consumer Inflation Dynamics
The U.S. dollar has risen over 7% since the beginning of the year driven by increasing interest rates and a flight to safety for international investors. A stronger dollar can also be a […]

Published On: May 12, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy
Food & Gasoline Making Up More Of Consumer Expenditures – Consumer Inflation
Food and energy have become the two fastest rising expenses for consumers nationwide, as well as representing a larger proportion of total living costs. Currently, 21.5% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is […]

Published On: April 12, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy
What Will Probably Stay Expensive in 2022 – Inflationary Trends
Supply constraints and labor shortages were the two primary factors for prices on numerous products and services rising as much as they did in 2021. Even as some supply and labor issues have […]

Published On: February 22, 2022Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Behavior, Economy
Drop in Consumer Savings
Consumers are saving the lowest amount in four years as stimulus assistance funds and generous unemployment benefits have gradually evaporated, encouraging consumers to tap their savings at an accelerating pace. The drop in […]

Published On: February 14, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior
Consumer Sentiment Starting To Dip
Optimism following excessive monetary and fiscal stimulus efforts drove consumer sentiment to highs during the pandemic. Numerous stimulus programs provided businesses and individuals abundant funds in order to help maintain and fortify financial […]

Published On: February 11, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior
States That Lost & Gained Population During The Pandemic
As Covid infections swept the nation in 2020 and 2021, states differed on restrictions and guidance surrounding the pandemic, encouraging many to migrate to another state. Health, jobs, housing and quality of life […]

Published On: January 12, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior, Housing Market
Release of Oil Reserves Hasn’t Reduced Gas Prices Much If Any
The administration announced in November that it had authorized the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) in order to help alleviate rising gasoline prices across the […]

Published On: December 9, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy
How Inflation Might Ease
The pandemic pulled forward or accelerated an enormous amount of consumer spending that was pent up for months during lock downs and closures. As a result, demand for automobiles, homes, furniture, and appliances […]

Published On: December 8, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior
Some Americans Retired Early Due To The Pandemic
A recent research report by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found that over 3 million Americans decided to retire earlier than planned due to the pandemic. There have been various reasons […]

Published On: November 12, 2021Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy