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Consumer confidence

With holiday shopping approaching, consumers weigh pocketbook issues

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 26, 2018
Consumer sentiment has been strong.
The billions of dollars spent on holiday shopping each year leaves out one big piece of the gift-giving puzzle.
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With holiday shopping approaching, consumers weigh pocketbook issues

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 26, 2018
Consumer sentiment has been strong.
The billions of dollars spent on holiday shopping each year leaves out one big piece of the gift-giving puzzle.
Sean Gallup/Getty Images
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Consumer spending lags confidence

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 27, 2018
Americans say they’re optimistic about the economy. But stores aren’t seeing it in sales numbers, yet. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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Holiday travel up with consumer confidence

by Dan Gorenstein
Nov 17, 2017
A resurgence is stocks, healthier home values and a low unemployment rate is boosting consumer optimism, which in turn means even more people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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Actually, consumers are pretty happy

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 30, 2016
Consumer confidence levels are up.
Some consumers are feeling secure in their jobs.
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Americans, more than ever, are hitting the highway

by Mark Garrison
Aug 8, 2016
Vacations in the summer of 2016 are all about road trips.
One reason Americans may be starting to splurge on road trips: cheaper gas prices.
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Economy is fodder for politics

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 25, 2016
The state of the economy will influence voters and offer talking points to both parties' candidates.
The U.S. economy appears to be in pretty good shape this summer.
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Consumer spending surged in April. Why?

by Mark Garrison
May 31, 2016
Is it pent-up demand or confidence in the economy? Either way, it's surprising.
A Toys'R'Us store in Miami, Florida, 2010. 
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Why we're in the mood to spend a little more

by Adriene Hill
May 31, 2016
Consumers are confident about the economy. For now.
Personal spending is up 1 percent for April.
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Mind the gap...the rift about consumer confidence

by Mark Garrison
Feb 23, 2016
Business leaders have a different image of the economy than consumers.
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