

Economy Apr 01

A new report from the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs on Wednesday warned that world output could contract even further if restrictions on economic activities extend to the third quarter of the year, and if fiscal responses fail…
By Associated Press
Nation Oct 16

Retail sales dropped in September by the largest amount in seven months, possibly signaling that rising trade tensions and turbulent markets are having an impact on consumer spending.
By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Making Sen$e Sep 18

The Fed’s reduction of the federal funds rate is only one of many factors that affect the U.S. economy, but it can still trigger shifts that trickle down into Americans’ finances.
By Gretchen Frazee
Economy Jun 07

Consumer credit is a key indicator of the willingness of households to increase borrowing to support consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of economic activity.
By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Apr 29

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
The March gain was the biggest monthly increase since August 2009, the Commerce Department reported.
Dec 10

By Tanja Hester
When you focus on what you value most about the holidays, it’s far easier to moderate your spending, writes Tanja Hester who subscribes to a frugal lifestyle.
Oct 26

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
The strongest burst of consumer spending in nearly four years helped offset a sharp drag from trade.
Aug 30

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
U.S. consumer spending rose a solid 0.4 percent in July, the sixth straight month of healthy gains.
Jan 29

By PBS NewsHour
Friday on the NewsHour, new data from the government shows that American consumers spent less, businesses invested less and companies exported less at the end of last year. Overall, growth was about the same as in 2014. Also, the State…
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