Inflation

US Economy Slowing Due to Persistent Inflation, Supply Woes, OECD Warns

US Economy Slowing Due to Persistent Inflation, Supply Woes, OECD Warns

The United States economy is slowing down due to persistent inflation and ongoing supply chain issues, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has warned. The OECD has cut its growth forecast for the U.S. economy, blaming high inflation and supply disruptions. The organization says the issues are remaining…
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US Consumer Sentiment Falls to Near 10-Year Low in May

US Consumer Sentiment Falls to Near 10-Year Low in May

Consumer sentiment in the United States has fallen to an almost ten-year low in May, new data reveals. The drop was revealed in the final May edition of the University of Michigan’s Sentiment Survey, which was released on May 27. The index fell from 65.2 in April to 59.1 in…
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Report Reveals Inflation’s Growing Impact on Dining Habits

Report Reveals Inflation’s Growing Impact on Dining Habits

Soaring inflation is having a direct impact on people's dining habits, a new report has revealed. The report, from marketing insights firm Acosta, shows that consumers are feeling the bite of inflation. People are responding by dining out less or choosing more affordable restaurants and meal options. In its foodservice-specific…
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