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Recession fears may be receding

by Mitchell Hartman Nov 7, 2019

Some recent economic indicators suggest the risk of a recession in the U.S. over the next 12 to 18 months is diminishing.

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Retail sales falter in September

by Mitchell Hartman Oct 16, 2019

Will consumers stop propping up aging economic recovery?

Retail sales fell in September, surprising experts. But it doesn't mean the economy is trending down.

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Why do we care how consumers feel about the economy?

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar Sep 26, 2019

Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product.

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Can consumers keep spending it up?

by Mitchell Hartman Sep 24, 2019

Consumer confidence has held up well in spite of trade turmoil, tariff threats and market volatility.

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How Chinese consumers are coping with tariffs on U.S. goods

by Jennifer Pak Sep 19, 2019

Some Chinese consumers are buying less and others are buying local.

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Consumers, businesses walk different paths on spending

by Mitchell Hartman Sep 13, 2019

Retail sales remain strong. Business spending is down.

Retail sales were up 0.4 percent in August. Above, a woman carries a shopping bag in
the Herald Square neighborhood in New York City.

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Consumer spending rises, along with consumer debt

by Kimberly Adams Aug 30, 2019

The U.S. Commerce Department delivered new evidence on Friday that the American consumer is helping to fuel economic growth.

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Can consumer spending “save” the economy?

by Ben Bradford Aug 20, 2019

In which we discuss 17-year-old washing machines.

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The markets see a recession while consumers see a sale

by Kimberly Adams Aug 15, 2019

Traders may anticipate economic downturn, but regular consumers don't seem too worried.

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Consumers aren't worried about the economy

by Jack Stewart Jul 17, 2019

And consumer sentiment is thought to be a good indicator of whether a downturn is coming or not.

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