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American consumers have spent $130.6 trillion so far in 2017, a 2.7% increase compared to this point in 2016. Personal expenditure by U.S. consumers accounts for two-thirds of all spending in the...
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Bureau of Economic Analysis has released its report on personal income and spending for the month of November. Both indexes posted gains, but one has so far outpaced the other.
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It is hard to tell from its most recent National Retail Federation data about the holidays whether the retail industry is doing well.
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The FCC has killed net neutrality, Disney has become the king of all media, holiday spending has been unusually strong, and more important headlines.
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Online retail sales have averaged more than $1 billion a day since November 1 and have reached a total for the holiday season so far of more than $65 billion.
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Should it be a surprise that Americans are spending more as their income rises? The Commerce Department released a strong reading on personal income and spending for the month of October.
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What economists know is that for U.S. gross domestic product to be strong it almost cannot occur with gains in consumer spending.
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Is it possible that the traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores finally will not have a disappointing holiday spending cycle at the end of 2017?
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Americans plan to spend about $9 billion on Halloween-related items and activities this year, an increase of more than 8% from last year’s record.
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Total retail holiday sales are expected to climb this year, reflecting a strengthening economy, a robust labor market and optimism among consumers.
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Nearly half of Americans say they are very likely to make a sizable purchase before the end of the year, according to a new .com report, an indication of continued consumer confidence and a...
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There is yet another disappointment on the inflation front, one weak enough that it may be one more thorn in the side of the Federal Reserve and Chair Janet Yellen in their ambition to raise...
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Some fresh economic readings show why the Federal Reserve may be less robust in its tightening efforts. The consumer price index and retail sales in June were both weak.
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24/7 Wall St. has tried to consider companies and industries that are likely immune to the endless growth ambitions of Amazon. Some ideas have been promoted by Wall Street and some are original views.
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A new report details the extent of Americans’ drug consumption, which are the narcotics of choice, which states' residents spend the most to get the drugs and what some people are willing to do to...
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