Recalls
Stellantis recalls 1.3 million Jeeps over a fire risk that 72 owners have already experienced
Power steering pump wiring can overheat and start a fire
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U.S. retaliates against Iran on CPI eve as Stellantis recall balloons to 1.3 million Jeeps, Social Security insolvency moves up to 2032, and home sales unexpectedly surge
By Perplexity American consumers woke Wednesday to a sharper version of the same five-front squeeze that has defined this spring. Overnight, U.S. Central Command launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after Monday's downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude back
Household, business optimism hits new lows as ceasefire wavers
A fragile 15-hour ceasefire, an Apache helicopter down near Hormuz, the most pessimistic household survey since 2022, small-business optimism erased and Stellantis recalling a million vehicles for a fire risk
Health
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the world while raising longterm questions
Powerful new GLP-1 weight‑loss drugs promise longer, healthier lives for millions of people — but they are also reshaping everything from insurance premiums to clothing racks, while raising fresh questions about safety, cost and who gets access to the “Ozempic revolution.”
AI/Privacy
Meta’s Smart Glasses Renew Privacy Concerns as Adoption Grows
Competition is likely to increase the number of similar devices in the near future.
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 4
Security cameras, baby bottles, drain covers among today's recalls
Recalls
National Recall Roundup
Seat belts, steering problems, airbags are among today's new and ongoing recalls
Consumer News & Updates
We're trying something new today – a quick summary of consumer news from around the United States. Click on the links for more. Some may require a password. Major wires and agency pieces * “US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on” – Reuters notes that prolonged
Brent jumps toward $97 as Trump edits the Iran deal, factories accelerate, tariffs come off farm gear, UAW shuts a GM truck plant — and dishes still cost 15 percent more
By Perplexity Five stories Tuesday morning underscore that the consumer economy is still being whipsawed by Washington and the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump returned a third round of edits to the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, pushing oil up sharply Monday — Brent closed at $94.98 in
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 1
Jeeps, Hyundais, dressers, lounge chairs lead the list today
Recalls
National Recall Roundup, May 29
FDA — Significant Recent Food Safety Alerts Snack mix products recalled over potential health risk John B. Sanfilippo & Son voluntarily recalled certain snack mix products due to a potential health risk. Consumers should review lot numbers and product information in the FDA notice. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Powdered
Money
Savings rate sinks to a 65-year low as hot April inflation, Hormuz truce talks, Costco's fuel windfall and a credit-card crackup converge
American consumers are heading into the weekend caught in an uncomfortable squeeze: prices keep rising, paychecks are not, and the cushion is wearing thin.