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Most U.S. Consumers Expect Higher Holiday Prices and a Weaker Economy, Survey Finds

Retail Most U.S. consumers expect higher holiday prices and a weaker economy, survey finds

By Innovation Times Business DeskOctober 15, 2025 | New York As the holiday shopping season approaches, a new nationwide survey reveals that most U.S. consumers expect higher prices, slower spending, and a weaker economy heading into the final months of 2025. According to the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index and supporting data from The … Read more

How Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Make Inflation Even Worse

How Trump's Tariff Plan Could Make Inflation Even Worse

Rising prices are putting pressure on President Donald Trump as his economic policies face mounting criticism. Despite promising to tackle inflation from his first day in office, Trump’s focus on imposing tariffs – taxes on imported goods – is raising concerns that his strategy could drive prices even higher. Inflation, which appeared to be under … Read more