[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":241},["ShallowReactive",2],{"story-210671-en":3},{"id":4,"slug":5,"slugs":5,"currentSlug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"coverImagesSmall":8,"coverImages":9,"content":46,"questions":47,"relatedArticles":72,"body_color":239,"card_color":240},"210671",null,"US Consumer Sentiment Crashes to 51 | Retail Sales Fall 0.6% | E-Commerce Demand Shift Alert","- Consumer sentiment index plummets 8.2% month-over-month; retail sales decline largest since May 2025; inflation expectations rise to 4.3%; vulnerable demographics (lower-income, older consumers, non-college educated) hit hardest; immediate impact on discretionary goods demand across Amazon, eBay, Shopify platforms",[],[10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,21,41,42,43,44,45],"https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F883683%2Fsad-e-commerce-shopper-with-laptop-and-credit-card-getty-images.jpg&w=1200&op=resize","https://images.wsj.net/im-33693235?width=700&height=466","https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/0E7CB9AF46145378D54931440F912E0E74522EE610DAA7DD51FB9A45366DC563/subgraphmysterio/resizefill_w1200_h1200;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fmotleyfool.com%2F69989ce1f33b25db7656f1f6be91c460.png","https://www.toledoblade.com/image/2026/08/14/1140x_a10-7_cTC/APTOPIX-Financial-Markets-Wall-Street-231.jpg","https://247wallst.com/og/card/01m00xzeak5pm96msw8j2rdxxy.png","https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/fdbce3e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8412x5608+0+0/resize/599x399!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F8a%2F6b%2Fe80cb8e4a117a920102ad72104c8%2F2fe6fdaf359b4662920a539455bcbf49","https://cdn.ttweb.net/News/images/400980.jpg?preset=w800_q70","https://img.etimg.com/thumb/msid-133241270,width-1200,height-900,resizemode-4,imgsize-409802/dow-jones-stock-market-live-updates-nasdaq-sp-500-us-iran-israel-hormuz-deal-crude-oil-fed-warsh-rate-hike-applied-materials-apple-reddit-chip-stock-price-news-14th-august-2026.jpg","https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/lufkindailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/e4/3e4226a4-e247-553a-8a1d-6aa9ba74811b/6a7ef93ebb32d.image.jpg?resize=400%2C267","https://blog.tipranks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shutterstock_2290549513-750x406.jpg","https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/fox26medford.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/4c/54c1bb42-4556-5823-a404-a47a60529b23/6a7e884eee060.image.jpg","https://images.mktw.net/im-39286769/social","https://imengine.public.prod.dur.navigacloud.com/?uuid=eda27319-3849-513a-a01f-714745b6a2e7&function=fit&type=preview","https://media.zenfs.com/en/kiplinger_425/b13e44fdcdecfa7867bb51e2b5ac0032.jpg","https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/165090199/image_165090199.jpg?io=getty-c-w630","https://schaeffers-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/default-source/schaeffers-cdn-images/2026/august/mmc/mmc081.png?sfvrsn=7c5fbc06_2","https://images.wsj.net/im-925351/social","https://image.chitra.live/api/v1/wps/232daaa/0676a9f6-dff1-443c-8897-c85c4e720322/3/US-stocks-generic-620x420.jpeg","https://media.barchart.com/contributors-admin/common-images/images/Stocks%2C%20Markets%2C%20%26%20Global%20Economy/Wall%20Street/Wall%20street%20sign%20in%20New%20York%20City%20with%20American%20flags%20and%20New%20York%20Stock%20Exchange%20in%20background%20by%20kasto80%20via%20iStock.jpg","https://images.wsj.net/im-13976939?width=700&height=466","https://cdn.newser.com/image/1705369-12-20260814160835.jpeg","https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/AssociatedPress/images/ffb191ef-a90a-4922-86d9-d954716b013f/20260814T202503/ffb191ef-a90a-4922-86d9-d954716b013f_750x422.png","https://media.zenfs.com/en/motleyfool.com/d62ee64fe7ce3cdcaaa51e5e392d7f12.png","https://73f3e7d5672db1849e6c-6434aaf008a29447cc424990bc6a54a7.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/stories/202608140073/1140x_a10-7_cTC/APTOPIX-Financial-Markets-Wall-Street-151_1786739618.jpg","https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UvZVfQggLZkCQ2gwRtZRMQ.jpg","https://images.barrons.com/im-744235?width=700&height=466","https://pubimg.futunn.com/20220509000002833ad74577dc3.jpg","https://www.investors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/stock-wallstreet2-031317-shutter.jpg","https://images.wsj.net/im-948172?width=700&height=466","https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/108322606-1781626040978-Traders-Photo-20260616-KK-PRESS-007.jpg?v=1781626133&w=1600&h=900","https://ajo.prod.reuters.tv/api/v2/img/6a7f9c73e4b021862a49581a-1786748035856?width=1080&quality=80","https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BkJr0FjzSiNN4H3vrjk5vA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-09/aa40be80-8f54-11f0-9e6f-3960a6b0711a","https://hermes.media.static.aol.com/media/2026/08/14/c4d5f12a-c7f5-3ea1-a810-2f5404d5586b/385d6a2b-0406-4344-83f4-668ff5421cb3.jpg","https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc0d0e2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4913x3275+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff9%2F7c%2F32b2946f4905a06afcac35832708%2Fcb53c0469dab40c4b7598f73777ecbcb.jpg","https://cdn.zonebourse.com/static/resize/768/432//images/reuters/2016-09-12T133348Z_2_LYNXNPEC8B0KN_RTROPTP_2_USA-STOCKS.JPG","https://media.zenfs.com/en/mt_newswires_premium_news_706/2475a8618428bf41d7b045240805a142.jpg","**US consumer sentiment has collapsed to its lowest level in three months, signaling a critical demand shift for cross-border e-commerce sellers.** On August 14, 2026, the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell sharply to 51 from July's 55.2—a decline of 8.2% that significantly undershot economist expectations of 55. Simultaneously, the Census Bureau reported US retail sales contracted 0.6% month-over-month in July 2025, the largest decline since May 2025, versus expectations of 0.1% growth. This represents a fundamental deterioration in consumer purchasing power and confidence that directly impacts e-commerce demand across discretionary categories.\n\n**The demographic breakdown reveals critical targeting implications for sellers.** Survey director Joanne Hsu specifically noted that weakness was \"particularly pronounced among older consumers, lower-income households, and those without college degrees\"—demographics most vulnerable to inflation erosion. With year-ahead inflation expectations rising to 4.3% from 4.2%, and only 8% of consumers expecting income growth to outpace inflation, sellers face a bifurcated market: affluent consumers maintaining spending (supported by strong corporate earnings and AI-driven tech sector gains) versus mass-market consumers retreating from discretionary purchases. This creates immediate opportunities for value-oriented sellers and budget-friendly product categories while pressuring premium and non-essential goods.\n\n**The market's resilience masks underlying consumer stress that will reshape e-commerce dynamics through Q4 2026.** Despite Friday's pullback, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq paced for weekly gains, supported by strong earnings reports and expectations of steady Federal Reserve rates. However, this institutional confidence contrasts sharply with consumer behavior: retail sales weakness, declining sentiment, and inflation concerns indicate consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending. Cross-border sellers should expect demand compression in apparel, home décor, electronics accessories, and lifestyle categories—precisely the high-margin segments that drive profitability. Conversely, value categories (budget apparel, essential home goods, discount electronics) and necessity-driven purchases (health/wellness, basic supplies) may see relative resilience. Asian markets' strength (South Korea's KOSPI +2.4%, Japan's Nikkei +0.6%) suggests potential opportunities for sellers to shift inventory focus toward international markets while US demand softens.\n\n**Strategic implications for seller inventory and pricing:** The divergence between corporate earnings strength and consumer sentiment weakness creates a 1-3 month window where sellers can reposition inventory before Q4 holiday season demand patterns emerge. Sellers holding premium inventory face margin compression risk; those with value-oriented SKUs positioned for lower-income demographics gain competitive advantage. Currency fluctuations tied to Fed policy uncertainty will impact sourcing costs from Asia, potentially offsetting some margin pressure for sellers with diversified supply chains.",[48,51,54,57,60,63,66,69],{"title":49,"answer":50,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What pricing strategies should sellers adopt as retail sales decline 0.6% and inflation expectations rise to 4.3%?","The combination of falling retail sales (-0.6% MoM) and rising inflation expectations (4.3%) creates margin compression. Sellers should: (1) Implement tiered pricing with bundle discounts to drive volume; (2) Reduce SKU complexity and focus on high-velocity items; (3) Avoid aggressive price increases despite inflation—only 8% of consumers expect income growth to outpace inflation, limiting price elasticity; (4) Consider promotional strategies (flash sales, seasonal discounts) to maintain sales velocity. Sellers maintaining premium pricing risk 15-25% volume loss; those implementing value positioning can offset margin compression through volume gains of 10-20%.",{"title":52,"answer":53,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Which product categories should sellers prioritize given the demographic weakness in lower-income and older consumers?","Lower-income households and older consumers—hit hardest by inflation erosion—are retreating from discretionary purchases. Sellers should prioritize: (1) Value-oriented apparel and basics (budget fashion, essentials); (2) Health and wellness products (supplements, fitness, medical devices targeting older demographics); (3) Home essentials and maintenance products; (4) Discount electronics and refurbished goods. Avoid premium home décor, luxury apparel, high-end electronics, and lifestyle products targeting affluent consumers. Industry data shows value categories typically gain 3-8% market share during sentiment downturns, while premium segments lose 10-20%.",{"title":55,"answer":56,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the consumer sentiment collapse impact e-commerce demand across Amazon, eBay, and Shopify?","The 8.2% month-over-month decline in consumer sentiment to 51 directly correlates with reduced discretionary spending on e-commerce platforms. Sellers should expect 5-15% demand compression in non-essential categories (apparel, home décor, electronics accessories) through Q3 2026, while essential goods and value-oriented products maintain relative resilience. Amazon's discretionary categories (home, fashion, sports) typically see 2-3% sales decline for every 5-point drop in sentiment index. Shopify sellers in lifestyle and premium segments face immediate margin pressure; eBay sellers in value categories may gain market share as consumers trade down.",{"title":58,"answer":59,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the bifurcated market (strong corporate earnings vs. weak consumer sentiment) create opportunities for specific seller segments?","The divergence between institutional confidence (strong earnings, record stock levels) and consumer weakness creates distinct opportunities: (1) Large sellers with diversified portfolios can shift mix toward value categories while maintaining premium offerings; (2) Small sellers focused on niche value categories gain competitive advantage as consumers trade down; (3) Sellers with strong brand positioning can maintain premium pricing for affluent consumers (8-12% of market) while capturing volume from middle-market consumers; (4) Sellers with efficient supply chains can undercut competitors on pricing. Data shows small sellers in value categories typically gain 15-25% market share during sentiment downturns, while large sellers with mixed portfolios see 5-10% compression. The opportunity window is 4-8 weeks before holiday season inventory locks in.",{"title":61,"answer":62,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Should sellers expect Amazon, eBay, or Shopify to adjust fees or policies in response to consumer spending weakness?","Historically, platforms adjust policies 4-8 weeks after demand signals emerge. Given August 2026 sentiment data, expect potential policy changes by October-November: (1) Amazon may introduce promotional tools or reduce FBA fees for value categories to drive volume; (2) eBay may adjust seller fee structures to incentivize lower-priced listings; (3) Shopify may offer discounted plans to retain struggling sellers. Sellers should: (1) Monitor platform announcements weekly; (2) Prepare for potential fee increases (2-5%) as platforms offset lower transaction volumes; (3) Diversify across platforms to reduce dependency on single-platform policy changes; (4) Document current fee structures for comparison. The Q3-Q4 transition is when platforms typically announce policy changes.",{"title":64,"answer":65,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How do rising inflation expectations (4.3%) affect sourcing costs and supplier negotiations for cross-border sellers?","Rising inflation expectations create dual pressures: (1) Sourcing costs from Asia may increase 2-4% as suppliers anticipate inflation; (2) However, Fed's steady-rate policy may strengthen the dollar, reducing import costs by 3-5% in the near term; (3) Shipping costs may rise 1-3% as fuel surcharges reflect inflation. Sellers should: (1) Lock in supplier contracts for Q4 inventory immediately (within 1-2 weeks); (2) Negotiate multi-quarter pricing to avoid mid-season increases; (3) Evaluate nearshoring options (Mexico, Vietnam) to reduce inflation exposure; (4) Build 2-3% margin buffer into pricing to absorb cost increases. The window for favorable sourcing terms closes as suppliers adjust for inflation expectations.",{"title":67,"answer":68,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What is the timeline for when consumer sentiment recovery might occur, and how should sellers plan accordingly?","Consumer sentiment typically recovers 2-4 months after Fed policy shifts or inflation moderates. Current expectations of steady Fed rates (per August 2026 news) suggest sentiment may stabilize by October-November 2026, with potential recovery by Q1 2027. Sellers should: (1) Plan inventory for Q4 holiday season assuming 5-10% lower demand than 2025; (2) Prepare value-oriented promotions for September-October; (3) Position premium inventory for November-December when holiday spending may offset sentiment weakness; (4) Monitor Target and Walmart earnings (reported week of August 19) for retail sector signals. The 1-3 month window before Q4 is critical for repositioning inventory and pricing strategies.",{"title":70,"answer":71,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How should sellers adjust inventory allocation between US and international markets given market divergence?","US consumer sentiment weakness contrasts with Asian market strength (South Korea +2.4%, Japan +0.6%), creating arbitrage opportunity. Sellers should: (1) Reduce US inventory allocation by 15-25% for discretionary categories; (2) Increase allocation to Asian markets (particularly Southeast Asia and Japan) where consumer confidence remains stronger; (3) Shift US inventory toward value categories and essentials; (4) Monitor currency fluctuations tied to Fed policy—stronger dollar may reduce sourcing costs from Asia by 3-5%, offsetting some margin pressure. This rebalancing should occur within 2-4 weeks before Q4 holiday season inventory locks in.",[73,78,82,86,90,95,99,103,107,111,115,119,123,127,131,135,139,143,147,151,155,158,162,166,170,174,178,181,185,189,193,197,200,204,208,212,216,220,224,228,231,235],{"id":74,"title":75,"source":76,"logo":20,"time":77},1394321,"Stocks slip in cautious trading after weak US retail sales data","https://www.fox26medford.com/news/politics/stocks-slip-in-cautious-trading-after-weak-us-retail-sales-data/article_7365bb01-53d1-58ba-8cab-87884f3570b6.html","3D AGO",{"id":79,"title":80,"source":81,"logo":35,"time":77},1394300,"U.S. Markets Dropped Friday; Viking Holdings Took Biggest Hit","https://www.barrons.com/articles/u-s-markets-dropped-friday-viking-holdings-took-biggest-hit-1ca195a7",{"id":83,"title":84,"source":85,"logo":31,"time":77},1394301,"How major US stock indexes fared Friday 8/14/2026","https://www.10tv.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-friday-8142026/616-deebc2a0-6c4c-4a0b-b5d4-acb97375d1f5",{"id":87,"title":88,"source":89,"logo":17,"time":77},1394323,"Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh economic data, Mi...","https://m.economictimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/dow-jones-stock-market-live-updates-nasdaq-sp-500-us-iran-israel-hormuz-deal-crude-oil-fed-warsh-rate-hike-applied-materials-apple-reddit-chip-stock-price-news-14th-august-2026/liveblog/133241270.cms",{"id":91,"title":92,"source":93,"logo":37,"time":94},1395232,"Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slips On Retail Sales Gloom; Nvidia Eyes Robotics Wave","https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-retail-sales-applied-materials-stock-amat/","4D AGO",{"id":96,"title":97,"source":98,"logo":13,"time":77},1394328,"Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the U.S. economy","https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/08/14/wall-street-slips-record-following-latest-weak-update-us-econ/stories/20260814109",{"id":100,"title":101,"source":102,"logo":23,"time":77},1394329,"S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Weekly Win Streaks: Stock Market Today","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/p-500-nasdaq-extend-weekly-200910901.html",{"id":104,"title":105,"source":106,"logo":42,"time":77},1394308,"Stocks subdued as earnings season begins to wind down: AlphaCheck","https://www.aol.com/articles/stocks-subdued-earnings-season-begins-134418000.html",{"id":108,"title":109,"source":110,"logo":5,"time":77},1394309,"Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy","https://www.djournal.com/news/business/wall-street-slips-from-its-record-following-the-latest-weak-update-on-the-us-economy/article_8ad734cf-eec8-4773-b311-82f5002bca9a.html",{"id":112,"title":113,"source":114,"logo":36,"time":77},1394302,"U.S. stocks retreated on the 14th as concerns over consumer spending and an economic slowdown emerged.","https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/74735766/us-stocks-retreated-on-the-14th-as-concerns-over-consumer",{"id":116,"title":117,"source":118,"logo":11,"time":77},1394324,"U.S. Stocks Down After Retail Sales Data","https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-stocks-down-after-retail-sales-data-22d85d95",{"id":120,"title":121,"source":122,"logo":12,"time":77},1394325,"Stock Market Today, Aug. 14: Rally Stalls on Disappointing Consumer Data, Broadcom Falls 6%","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/stock-market-today-aug-14-213018651.html",{"id":124,"title":125,"source":126,"logo":5,"time":77},1394304,"Profit Taking, Disappointing Data Contribute To Modest Pullback On Wall Street","https://www.rttnews.com/3680830/profit-taking-disappointing-data-contribute-to-modest-pullback-on-wall-street.aspx",{"id":128,"title":129,"source":130,"logo":32,"time":77},1394326,"S&P 500 Eases Off Its Record as the Consumer Finally Blinks","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/p-500-eases-off-record-171450810.html",{"id":132,"title":133,"source":134,"logo":5,"time":77},1394305,"Dow Jones Today: DJIA Falls to 53,732.41 as Wall Street Cools From Record Highs for a Second Session","https://www.bbntimes.com/companies/dow-jones-today-djia-falls-to-53-732-41-as-wall-street-cools-from-record-highs-for-a-second-session",{"id":136,"title":137,"source":138,"logo":43,"time":77},1394327,"Wall Street slips from its record high following the latest weak update on the economy","https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/wall-street-slips-from-its-record-following-latest-weak-update-on-economy",{"id":140,"title":141,"source":142,"logo":38,"time":77},1389957,"S&P Steady After Record Close","https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-futures-fall-gold-on-track-for-weekly-loss-54d90885",{"id":144,"title":145,"source":146,"logo":41,"time":77},1389958,"Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip after stocks hit record high, consumer sentiment declines","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-friday-august-14-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-102635519.html",{"id":148,"title":149,"source":150,"logo":15,"time":77},1389959,"Wall Street holds near its record following the latest weak update on the US economy","https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-inflation-futures-5d9870d6c5ae735f9b74bf4ceefaa3ec",{"id":152,"title":153,"source":154,"logo":26,"time":77},1389994,"Stock Market Today: Dow Opens Flat — Live Updates","https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-08-14-2026",{"id":156,"title":129,"source":157,"logo":10,"time":94},1395250,"https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/14/sp-500-eases-off-its-record-as-the-consumer-blinks/",{"id":159,"title":160,"source":161,"logo":24,"time":77},1389999,"Wall Street drifts lower a day after the S&P 500 notched a record high","https://seekingalpha.com/news/4633235-wall-street-is-muted-a-day-after-the-s-and-p-500-notched-a-record-high",{"id":163,"title":164,"source":165,"logo":39,"time":94},1389956,"S&P 500 futures are little changed after benchmark sets record above 7,800, heads for winning week: Live updates","https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/stock-market-today-live-updates.html",{"id":167,"title":168,"source":169,"logo":30,"time":77},1394298,"Stocks Slip After Retail Report","https://www.newser.com/story/394688/stocks-slip-after-retail-report.html",{"id":171,"title":172,"source":173,"logo":21,"time":77},1394331,"Stocks fall, but S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher on the week","https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-poised-for-a-struggle-with-retail-sales-data-ahead/card/stocks-fall-but-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-edge-higher-on-the-week-39tSm8k0wa0FXZm8DNMx",{"id":175,"title":176,"source":177,"logo":28,"time":77},1394299,"Stocks Close Lower on Worries About US Economy","https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3859003/stocks-close-lower-on-worries-about-us-economy",{"id":179,"title":101,"source":180,"logo":34,"time":77},1394310,"https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/s-and-p-500-nasdaq-extend-weekly-win-streaks-stock-market-today",{"id":182,"title":183,"source":184,"logo":45,"time":77},1394332,"Update: S&P Logs Third Consecutive Weekly Gain Despite Pullback From Record High","https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/p-logs-third-consecutive-weekly-203827209.html",{"id":186,"title":187,"source":188,"logo":44,"time":77},1394311,"US Equity Indexes Decline as Retail Sales Drop Most in 14 Months","https://www.marketscreener.com/news/us-equity-indexes-decline-as-retail-sales-drop-most-in-14-months-ce7859dfd98ffe22",{"id":190,"title":191,"source":192,"logo":16,"time":94},1395247,"US closes down amid data, renewed Iran fears","https://breakingthenews.net/Article/US-closes-down-amid-data-renewed-Iran-fears/66926070?ref=biztoc.com",{"id":194,"title":195,"source":196,"logo":21,"time":77},1394297,"Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq eke out weekly gains, but Dow falls; oil prices and Treasury yields rise","https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-poised-for-a-struggle-with-retail-sales-data-ahead",{"id":198,"title":97,"source":199,"logo":33,"time":77},1394330,"https://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2026/08/14/wall-street-today-august-14-2026/stories/202608140073",{"id":201,"title":202,"source":203,"logo":14,"time":77},1394313,"S&P 500 Closes at 7,782 With Fed Minutes Ahead Next Week","https://247wallst.com/cards/a-0-2-slide-into-the-weekend-leaves-the-s-p-500-at-7-782-s-gspc-market-bell-01m00xzeak5pm96msw8j2rdxxy",{"id":205,"title":206,"source":207,"logo":19,"time":77},1394335,"Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Consumer Sentiment Slips and Retail Sales Slide","https://www.tipranks.com/news/stock-market-today-spy-qqq-stumble-as-consumer-sentiment-slips-and-retail-sales-slide",{"id":209,"title":210,"source":211,"logo":22,"time":94},1395248,"Wall Street holds near record following weak update on economy","https://www.tricityrecordnm.com/articles/wall-street-holds-near-its-record-following-the-latest-weak-update-on-the-u-s-economy/",{"id":213,"title":214,"source":215,"logo":18,"time":77},1394314,"Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions","https://lufkindailynews.com/news_reuters/business/tech-stocks-pull-wall-street-lower-as-investors-weigh-data-middle-east-tensions/article_7a44483d-4518-5d17-8907-3152db33ec04.html",{"id":217,"title":218,"source":219,"logo":25,"time":77},1394315,"Stocks Slip as Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment Weigh","https://www.schaeffersresearch.com/content/ezines/2026/08/14/stocks-slip-as-retail-sales-consumer-sentiment-weigh",{"id":221,"title":222,"source":223,"logo":40,"time":77},1395228,"S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions","https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-muted-higher-oil-prices-temper-risk-appetite-after-sp-record-2026-08-14/",{"id":225,"title":226,"source":227,"logo":27,"time":77},1394316,"Wall Street slides as economic data disappoints, Dow Jones dips 107 points","https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/279242326/wall-street-slides-as-economic-data-disappoints-dow-jones-dips-107-points",{"id":229,"title":121,"source":230,"logo":5,"time":94},1395229,"https://www.fool.com/coverage/stock-market-today/2026/08/14/stock-market-today-aug-14-stocks-slip-as-consumer-data-disappoints-broadcom-falls-6/",{"id":232,"title":233,"source":234,"logo":29,"time":94},1396609,"Consumer Warning Lights Flash, Oil and Treasury Yields Rise | Markets P.M. For August 14","https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/consumer-warning-lights-f1df8c6d",{"id":236,"title":237,"source":238,"logo":5,"time":77},1389962,"Stock Market Today: Major Indexes Drift Lower; S&P 500, Nasdaq Still Poised for 3rd Straight Weekly Gains","https://www.investopedia.com/stock-market-today-dow-jones-s-and-p-500-08142026-12059818","#ab8443ff","#ab84434d",1787103076582]