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High oil prices could hurt consumer spending
Bob Moon Nov 16, 2011
Consumer sentiment and spending numbers have been inching higher in the last few weeks. But the ongoing high price of oil could put a cap on that growth.
Retail analysts say consumers are dipping into savings
Steve Chiotakis Nov 15, 2011
NPD Group analyst Marshall Cohen says if debt deal isn't reached, consumers could pull back because of "distractions." But consumers will shop early -- and online.
Suffering from discount fatigue
Kristina Wong Nov 21, 2011
With a plethora of deals websites like Groupon out there, it's possible you may never have to pay full price for anything again. But comedian Kristina Wong is tired of all the discounts.
The Recession's Consumer Paradox
Dash Wasserman Nov 3, 2011
David Brancaccio was in Los Angeles last week to guest host Marketplace Money. The theme: Borrow or spend? If we don't spend, life gets drained...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Obama defends U.S. spending on no-fly zone, consumer spending up 0.7% in February
Katharine Crnko Mar 28, 2011
Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and around the web...
MID-DAY UPDATE: American families make 18% less after the financial crisis, radiation levels continue to rise in Japan
Katharine Crnko Mar 25, 2011
Here are some of today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and around the web.
The economy, in the last quarter of 2010, grew ...
MID-DAY UPDATE: U.S. economy up 3.2% , Australia, Trans-Arctic shipping
Katharine Crnko Jan 28, 2011
The U.S. economy grew by 3.2 percent last quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday, in its report on the nation's gross domestic product. Jill...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Chinese delegation, Walmart, Target and Arby's
Katharine Crnko Jan 20, 2011
China announced a 10.3 percent GDP growth in December today. That's three times faster than GDP growth in the U.S., leading economists to believe...
The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy by Daniel Altman
Christina Huh Sep 21, 2011
We talked to economist Daniel Altman about his latest book "Outrageous Fortunes," where he discusses the trends that he thinks will shape the...
MIDDAY UPDATE: GDP up 2.6 percent, holiday shopping
Katharine Crnko Dec 22, 2010
U.S. Gross Domestic Product grew 2.6 percent in the third quarter. Stacey Vanek Smith spoke to Richard DeKaser, who explained while this is a good...
