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consumer

[kuhn-soo-mer] / kənˈsu mər /
NOUN
person who buys merchandise, services
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If you’re a typical U.S. consumer, probably not, although some individuals could receive one, and others may eventually benefit from class-action lawsuits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

An uptick in inflation due to the conflict is broadly expected to hike up costs and weigh on consumer spending habits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Scottish Grocers' Federation claimed the proposals could create a competitive disadvantage for smaller local shops and "distort the market" by changing consumer behaviour.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Typically when oil prices rise, overall consumer spending tends to suffer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The firm had been a leader in extending into consumer loans the financial technology used to package corporate loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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