The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the Consumer Price Index report Friday, two weeks after calling back economists and other employees to prepare the document despite the government shutdown.

A new Consumer Reports investigation finds that many popular protein powders and shakes pack more than protein, with some containing troubling levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead

There is a trade war, a government shutdown and a sluggish job market, but households are still spending.

Consumer Reports identified Naked Nutrition’s Vegan Mass Gainer and Huel’s Black Edition as having the greatest concentrations of lead, labeling them as “products to avoid.”

The University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment survey showed households feel glum amid concerns about unemployment and inflation.

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation​ that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.

With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse. Premiums […]

Lawrence Rothman, CFA, has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst since 2019, covering consumer goods and retail stocks. Previously, Lawrence worked on Wall Street and at independent research firms before devoting his attention to finding successful long-term investments for individual investors.

Ford tops the list with three of the most unreliable vehicles according to Consumer Reports, but some other brands aren't far behind.