Consumer Protection
Consumer sentiment at a low ebb; nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially
The New York Fed’s monthly household survey shows the most pessimism since 2022 — and it lines up with the CPI print due Wednesday
Latest
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
Money
DoorDash, Instacart face FTC scrutiny over hidden delivery fees
The move follows a $60 million settlement with Instacart over allegations involving misleading “free delivery” claims and undisclosed fees
Health
Listeria outbreak tied to soft cheese kills one, sickens seven; more products may be affected
The outbreak started on New York's Long Island; pregnant women are at heightened risk
CPI is Wednesday, mortgage rates are stuck above 6.5 percent and the housing market is paying the price
The math is brutal for homebuyers, analysts say
Money
Summer electric rates are back, and consumers could pay more when they use power most
The seasonal pricing arrives as utilities pursue major rate increases that could add hundreds of millions of dollars to customer bills.
Consumer Protection
New York watchdog targets junk fees, subscription traps
The city is moving toward a first-in-the-nation “click-to-cancel” rule that would require subscriptions to be as easy to cancel as they are to sign up for.
Money
Trump targets unverified immigrants' bank accounts, tightening oversight of credit and bank accounts
The move could "debank" millions of immigrants, pushing them out of the mainstream banking system
Money
Banks cash in - overdraft fees climb above $12 billion after Trump, Congress slash consumer protection rules
About a quarter of Americans live in households that pay overdraft fees regularly
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.
Health
Weight-loss drugs are creating a costly new problem for retailers: Clothing returns
Some retailers are responding with stricter return policies, higher restocking fees and expanded inventories of smaller sizes