Frustrated by rising prices and overconsumption, a growing league of people are swearing off unnecessary purchases altogether ...

Holiday shortens this week's earnings reports. U.S. housing data is to be released this week, with housing starts on Wed., and existing home sales on Friday.

Americans spent less on cars, furniture, and building materials. Michael McKee has the breakdown. Lindsey Piegza, Stifel chief economist, says rising costs are beginning to weigh on consumers.