Meet the American consumer: anxious yet spend-happy




Marketplace show

Summary: <p>Surveys show that Americans are concerned about the economy and inflation, yet retail sales remain strong. What’s behind the mismatch between what people are saying and how they’re spending? We, like the American consumer, try to make sense of it all. We’ll also interrogate how “bumpy” the road to disinflation is, see which home renovations are worthwhile and check in on the Valentine’s Day chocolate rush.</p>