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The average life satisfaction score, on a scale of zero to ten, that consumers were feeling as of July was 6.73. That marks a ...

Consumers not only make rational decisions but also emotional ones. Research now recognizes the significance of diverse neglected factors, such as emotions, affect, arousal and pleasure in appraisal, ...

Elon Musk's xAI said Grok's behavior was due to an update that caused it to prioritize engagement, even if posts contained "controversial opinions." ...

Abstract Since the fifth century B.C., flowers have been associated with seduction, however, no studies were found that could reveal how flowers are bought with this intention. In order to investigate ...

A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back on their spending.

The S&P 500 is near record highs, but weakening consumer spending and job data raise red flags for future gains. See why further upside may be limited from here.

U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from buying cars ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs faded.