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CONSUMER SPENDING
Consumer spending, the purchase of goods and services by individuals in the United States, accounts for about two-thirds of the gross domestic product. This topic tracks news on the consumer spending trends and the impact these fluctuations have on the economy.
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cut costs and sell assets are enough to return the bank to profitability amid rising unemployment and weak consumer...
French consumer spending rose more sharply than expected in October as shoppers splashed out on household equipment and...
0.87 from 0.67, below long-term average * Rising unemployment to dampen consumption * UBS economists see consumer...
now, analysts warn, as the surging loonie and tepid U.S. household demand hold the Canadian economy back.
and CEO Jeffrey Ettinger said during a conference call. He said sales were significantly hit by changes in consumer...
to consumers. It raised concerns on what's already an issue for investors ... the pace of recovery in consumer spending...
Commerce Department said Tuesday, revising down an earlier estimate, which had pegged growth at 3.5%. U.S.
struck in late 2008. The Commerce Department said third-quarter gross domestic product grew less than previously...
of evidence that our panel may be right -- if not a tad optimistic. For one thing, total consumer spending -- the...
earlier believed, the government said Tuesday, revising its third-quarter numbers to show a wider trade deficit and...
in the third quarter, below the government's initial estimate of 3.5%, due to downward revisions in consumer spending...
S. economy. The Commerce Department revised several of its third-quarter estimates to show lower gross domestic product...
GDP revisions this morning were about as expected, but details of the Case-Shiller report for home prices and consumer...
the 3.5% growth initially estimated. See details on the GDP revision. The culprits? Wider trade deficits and consumer...
8% growth rate is below the government's initial estimate of 3.5% due to downward revisions in consumer spending and...
The figure, which is based on a survey of 5,000 U.S. households, is closely watched because consumer spending makes up...
Tuesday morning after the Commerce Department revised its third-quarter numbers to show a wider trade deficit and lower...
young-adult retailer eased. Like other retailers, American Eagle has faltered in the recession on a big drop in...
Lack of confidence could hit Christmas consumer spending US consumer confidence edged higher in November after a big...
1,100 and the Nasdaq lost 16 points, falling to 2,160. A wider trade deficit and weaker consumer spending led to the...
gains were held in check by the Commerce Department's downward revision to third-quarter gross domestic product and...
revisions to several of its third-quarter estimates tempered sentiment Tuesday. The revisions showed lower gross...
revisions to several of its third-quarter estimates damped sentiment Tuesday. The revisions showed lower gross domestic...
research at SpendingPulse, said the overall data suggested that 'the consumer is still somewhat cautious about...
Top Sources: Consumer Spending
- time.com
- Los Angeles Times
- christianpf.com
- money.cnn.com
- online.wsj.com
- BusinessWeek
- Reuters
- industry.bnet.com
- shanghaidaily.com
- USA Today
