consumer

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed sympathy on Bloomberg TV last week for consumers facing spiking gasoline prices.

From Barron's

When consumers feel that the world is more uncertain, they “become less willing to make large, long-term investments, like buying a house,” Wolfers said.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have also issued alerts to consumers about the risks of insider trading and written to the administration urging it to more clearly enforce the rules against wagering on war.

From BBC

Crude prices have risen nearly 40% and gasoline at least 17%, reducing consumer discretionary spending despite the U.S. being a crude exporter.

From Barron's

But how does the government protect consumers and companies if the price of oil stays sky-high for a long time?

From BBC