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business18 days ago•452 min saved

McDonald’s launches free McNugget Caviar Valentine’s Day kit in viral promo

McDonald’s is giving away a limited Valentine’s Day kit that includes a 1-ounce tin of McNugget Caviar, crème fraîche, a Mother of Pearl caviar spoon, and a $25 McNuggets gift card, with 11 a.m. ET start at mcnuggetcaviar.com/countdown. Described as an upscale, effortless celebration, the promo aims to boost brand awareness and sales during cautious consumer spending. The move comes as McDonald’s notes chicken sales at parity with beef and reports modest earnings momentum—global sales up about 1% for the year and US comps up roughly 2.4% in Q3—while the giveaway itself is limited in quantity.

via cnn.com|

#business #consumer-sentiment #marketing

business29 days ago•3 min saved

U.S. auto market bifurcates as affluents buy pricier new cars while lower-income buyers pull back

Affluent buyers are taking over new-car purchases at higher prices while lower-income shoppers retreat, signaling a K-shaped economy: the share of buyers earning under $100k dropped from 50% in 2020 to 37% in 2025, and those earning over $200k rose from 18% to 29%. With average MSRP around $51k in 2025, higher insurance costs and inflation, automakers have cut entry-level models and rely on wealthier buyers. About a third of Americans can’t afford new cars (roughly 110 affordable models for incomes ≤$65k vs 250 for ≤$105k), and average monthly payments rose to over $1,000 for 20% of buyers in Q4. Overall new-car sales cooled to 16.3 million in 2025 from over 17 million pre-2020, raising concerns that affordability constraints could shrink the market in the coming years.

via CNBC|

#affordability #auto-sales #business

economy1 month ago•5 min saved

US Economy Set for Faster Growth in 2026 Despite Challenges

The US economy heading into 2026 shows signs of strength with strong GDP growth driven by AI investments and a robust stock market, but faces challenges like rising unemployment, inflation, and consumer pessimism, making the overall outlook complex and uncertain.

via Al Jazeera|

#consumer-sentiment #economy #gdp-growth

real-estate2 months ago•4 min saved

US Home Sales Slightly Rise in November Amid Market Challenges

U.S. existing home sales increased slightly in November amid falling mortgage rates, but limited housing inventory and economic uncertainties have restrained a stronger market recovery. The median home price rose to $409,200, and sales were modestly up, though overall demand remains subdued due to labor market concerns and stretched affordability.

via Reuters|

#consumer-sentiment #home-prices #home-sales

economy2 months ago•2 min saved

Consumers' Spending Defies Economic Gloom Despite Negative Sentiments

Despite consumer sentiment near record lows at the end of 2025, Americans continue to spend robustly, driven by job security and rising incomes, although inflation remains a major concern. Expectations for economic improvement in 2026 are cautious, with inflation and interest rate policies likely to influence consumer confidence. Market indices responded positively to the economic outlook.

via MarketWatch|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-outlook #economy

finance2 months ago•1 min saved

Treasury Yields Rise Amid Mixed Inflation and Rate Cut Expectations

U.S. Treasury yields increased slightly as investors responded to cooler inflation data and modest consumer sentiment improvements, with expectations of potential rate cuts in 2026 rising amid signs of easing inflation pressures.

via CNBC|

#consumer-sentiment #federal-reserve #finance

economy2 months ago•4 min saved

Economy Stabilizes Amid Mixed Sentiments and Market Resilience

The article discusses the paradox of a strong economic indicator showing resilience in retail sales and job growth, contrasted with consumer sentiment remaining low and negative, highlighting a disconnect between hard data and public mood amid ongoing inflation concerns.

via Financial Times|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-outlook #economy

economy2 months ago•10 min saved

Black Friday Trends: Consumer Spending, Retail Wins, and Economic Sentiments

Despite consumers feeling gloomy about the economy and low sentiment levels, holiday shopping in the US remains strong, driven by lower-income resilience, early shopping, and inflation-related spending, though signs of caution and trade-offs are evident among shoppers and retailers alike.

via CNBC|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-outlook #economy

economy3 months ago•5 min saved

US government shutdown worsens economic and travel disruptions

The prolonged U.S. government shutdown has significantly impacted the economy, causing missed wages for federal workers, canceled flights, disrupted welfare programs, and reduced federal spending, with an estimated $11 billion in permanent losses and a slowdown in economic growth, though a full recession is not expected.

via AP News|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-impact #economy

economy3 months ago•6 min saved

Why Employers Are Hesitant to Hire Despite Economic Needs

Small businesses in the US are pulling back on hiring and spending due to economic uncertainties, inflation, trade tariffs, and consumer confidence issues, highlighting their vulnerability to broader economic shifts despite their crucial role in employment and local economies.

via The Washington Post|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-uncertainty #economy

economy3 months ago•2 min saved

US Consumer Sentiment Hits Near Record Low Amid Shutdown Woes

US consumer sentiment in November dropped to a near record low of 50.3 due to the ongoing government shutdown, widespread economic concerns, and rising layoffs, reflecting declining confidence in the economy since 2022.

via The Guardian|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-outlook #economy

economy3 months ago•2 min saved

US Consumer Sentiment Near Record Low Amid Ongoing Shutdown

A government shutdown has led to a significant decline in consumer sentiment, reaching a three-year low, with widespread pessimism about personal finances and the economy, although stock market gains and strong holiday sales forecasts provide some optimism. The survey also indicates rising unemployment expectations, but data is limited due to the shutdown.

via AP News|

#consumer-sentiment #economy #government-shutdown

business3 months ago•18 min saved

Tech Stocks Plunge Amid Economic Concerns, Dragging Major Indices Down

US stocks declined sharply, led by a tech sell-off and concerns over an AI bubble, with major indices on track for a tough week amid bearish consumer sentiment and geopolitical uncertainties. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk received a $1 trillion pay package, while broader market worries include high valuations in Big Tech, delayed economic data, and global economic tensions.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-bubble #business #consumer-sentiment

economy3 months ago•1 min saved

White House Warns Shutdown's Economic Toll Exceeds Expectations

White House adviser Kevin Hassett warned that the ongoing government shutdown is causing more severe economic damage than expected, including a potential near-term downturn in the airline industry and a slowdown in GDP growth, with consumer sentiment hitting a three-year low.

via Forbes|

#airline-industry #consumer-sentiment #economic-impact

business3 months ago•4 min saved

Wall Street Slumps Amid Tech Sell-Off and Global Trade Concerns

Major stock indexes declined due to waning investor confidence, with Nvidia and leading growth stocks under pressure amid institutional selling and negative consumer sentiment, while key support levels and earnings reports influence market movements.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#business #consumer-sentiment #institutional-selling