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Personal income, spending up for American consumers
Apr 1, 2013
Consumers had a strong February -- spending jumped 0.7 percent and personal income rose 1.1 percent.
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Chinese consumers hit tough times
Mar 11, 2013
Global markets are mixed this morning after China reported that inflation hit a ten-month high in February and consumer spending came in worse than expected.
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The enduring impact of the fiscal cliff
Jan 31, 2013
The fiscal cliff debate may have ended on January 1st, but if you thought that was the last you'd heard of it, think again.
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GDP drops 0.1 percent but other economic indicators continue to rise
Jan 30, 2013
A Commerce Department report out today shows that GDP fell 0.1 percent last quarter, but consumer spending, business investment and employment continue to rise.
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Retail sales increased by a half percent last month
Jan 15, 2013
Despite the impending fiscal cliff, consumer spending turned out to be higher than expected this holiday season.
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A Sandy sales bump?
Oct 31, 2012
As stricken homeowners dig out, home-improvement sales should see a boost.
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Economists encouraged by third-quarter growth
Oct 26, 2012
The government is estimating U.S. GDP grew two percent for the past three months. The figure is better than economists had expected -- but then again, they weren't expecting much.
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Retailers report another strong sales month
Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.
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Consumer spending grows at fastest pace in five months
Aug 30, 2012
The government said this morning that consumer spending grew 0.4 percent last month.
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Which US cities spoil their children: are we spending too much on our kids?
Aug 30, 2012
NYC, you are the worst offender. In Wisconsin, on the other hand, kids apparently get by in hand-me-downs, playing with discarded pieces of string.
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