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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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Infographic » A Year in the Wallet: How People Spend Their Money Over ...more

How and how much consumers spend their money can change dramatically over the course of a year. Below we look at some...

The Salad Is in the Bag: Marketers Hope Adding Veggies Will Get Americ...more

Americans are in a salad rut, eating a salad at mealtime only about 36 times a year, or 20% less often than in 1985.

Love it or hate it, self-checkout is here to stay - TODAY Newsmore

Despite the decision by a major grocery chain to eliminate it from all stores, the self-checkout phenomenon is not...

Americans Cutting Back on Everyday Expenses to Save Moneymore

Americans say they expect the economy to get worse in the next year, and their recent behavior shows a buckling-down...

Consumer Spending Up, Mostly On Food And Gasolinemore

Spending rose 0.4 percent in April but much of the increase was eaten up by higher food and energy prices.

April consumer spending shows weak gainmore

prices, spending barely budged and after-tax incomes were flat for a second straight month. The Commerce Department...

U.S. consumer spending tepid in Aprilmore

U.S. consumer spending rose less than expected in April as high gasoline prices continued to squeeze household budgets,...

Personal Income Up 0.4% in Line with Estimates; Spending Rises 0.4% Vs...more

Consumer spending rose less than expected in April as high gasoline prices continued to squeeze household budgets,...

April consumer spending smallest gain in 3 monthsmore

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Consumer spending rose by the smallest gain in three months in April, a further sign of...

Consumer Spending Slowsmore

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Stocks, Commodities Climb on G-8 Statement as Dollar Weakensmore

on the market to ���underweight��� from ���overweight,��� citing a growing current-account deficit and reduced profit...

Dollar Declines to One-Week Lows; Swiss Franc Rallies to Recordmore

the euro and yen and headed for weekly declines before reports forecast by economists to show U.S. consumer spending...

Coming up: U.S. April income and spendingmore

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Commerce Department's report on personal income and consumer spending for April is due...

Dollar has a rough week as US growth disappointsmore

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European Stocks Advance; HSBC, BNP Paribas, Rio Tinto Increasemore

the highest number in three months, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Other reports may show U.S.

Stocks, Commodities Climb on Economic Outlook as Dollar Weakensmore

indicated the S&P 500 will climb for a third day. A U.S. Commerce Department report may show consumer spending...

European Economic Confidence Worsened in May on Debt Crisismore

the region���s expansion this year as companies step up output and hiring to meet export demand, encouraging consumer...

Stocks Commodities Climb as Dollar Weakens, Default Risk Fallsmore

indicated the S&P 500 will climb for a third day. A U.S. Commerce Department report may show consumer spending...

Consumer spending: are you feeling more confident?more

Britain's consumers became far less gloomy over the past month with the royal wedding, good weather and the realisation...

British Consumer Confidence Increases the Most in 18 Yearsmore

of the economic recovery. Bank of England officials said this month that an interest-rate increase now could damp...

Japanese Stocks Retreat Led by Exporters on U.S. Economymore

growth slowed to a 1.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter, reflecting a smaller gain in consumer spending than...

European Stock Futures Rise; Tate & Lyle, Bank Shares May Movemore

release its portion of an aid payment to Greece next month. Reports today may show that U.S. consumer spending cooled...

British Consumer Confidence Jumps the Most in 18 Years, GfK Saysmore

of the economic recovery. Bank of England officials said this month that an interest-rate increase now could damp...

US feels the pinch as prices risemore

their finances under increasing strain. Figures released on Thursday showed that US growth, which is heavily reliant on...

Stocks & Bonds: Investors Upbeat Despite Troubling Datamore

a 1.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter, less than forecast, reflecting a smaller gain in consumer spending than...

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