Consumers’ moods dropped further in November, according to a monthly survey from the University of Michigan, continuing a slide that has worsened amid persistent price increases and an extended government shutdown.

China’s consumer prices unexpectedly rose in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.

China's producer price deflation eased in October and consumer prices returned to positive territory, data showed on Sunday, as the government steps up efforts to curb overcapacity and cut-throat competition among firms.

The Consumer Discretionary sector of the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was established in 1999 to represent cyclical industries. It has undergone several significant revisions to reflect the evolution of the global economy, primarily in 2018 and 2023, as business models shifted.

As the holiday season approaches, a new survey finds consumer sentiment is at a 3-year low. However, Ali Bauman learns that the data does not seem to be impacting people's spending habits.

TheStreet talked to LegalShield's Matt Layton to better understand what a two-decade-old index can tell us about the American consumer.

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