What on earth is going on with the American consumer? - MarketWatch
1. U.S. consumers are uncertain, impacting spending on big purchases. 2. Personal spending rose 0.2% while savings hit 4.9%, highest in a year. 3. Court ruling vacated most Trump tariffs, confusing market stability. 4. High mortgage rates near 7% and household debt at $18.2 trillion. 5. Consumers focus on essentials, indicating a shift in buying behavior.