#Consumption

China's Q2 2026 Retail Sales Fall Below Zero, Marking First Contraction in Three and a Half Years

Core Overview: Momentum in China's consumer market is cooling rapidly. According to the newly released data on total retail sales of consumer goods for Q2 2026, the year-on-year growth rate reversed f

US May CPI YoY Surges to 4.2%, Hitting Three-Year High; Sharp Energy Rally Masks Core Inflation Cooling

Core Overview According to the latest data, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year growth rate for May 2026 (Q2 2026) climbed to 4.2%, significantly accelerating from the previously observe

China's Q2 CPI YoY Growth Stabilizes at 1.2%, Driven Primarily by Non-Food and Energy Prices

The latest observation of China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Q2 2026 shows a YoY growth of 1.2%, remaining flat against the previous reading of 1.2%, demonstrating signs of continuous inflation st

Japan's April Household Spending Falls 0.5% YoY, Beating Expectations; Durable Goods Hoarding Cannot Mask Underlying Consumption Weakness

Core Overview: In April 2026 (Q2 2026), Japan's average monthly real household spending per household (two or more persons) declined by 0.5% YoY. Although this is a significant narrowing from the prev

US Consumer Confidence Rises to 93.1, Beating Expectations; Expectations Index Rebounds Amid Inflation Pressures

Core Overview: According to the latest data released by DataTrack, the US Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for Q2 2026 (latest observation date is May 1, 2026) reached 93.1, edging up

US Q2 UMich Consumer Sentiment Index Plummets to Record Low of 44.8, High Oil Prices Battered Domestic Demand

The final reading of the US University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for May 2026 (Q2 2026) plummeted in an avalanche-like manner to 44.8, representing a significant decline compared to the pre