Economists predict increase in consumer spending
2 days ago
The 49 economists who were questioned between April 16 and April 30 predicted that consumer spending will rise 2.3 percent this year, up from a forecast of 1.9 percent in February.
US employment compensation up 0.3 percent in Q1
21 days ago
Americans' wages increased at a faster rate from January through March than the previous quarter, a trend that helped boost consumer spending at the start of the year.
Stocks little changed despite strong retail sales
69 days ago
Stocks were little changed on Wall Street Wednesday despite an unexpectedly strong increase in U.S. consumer spending last month.
Steady US job gains likely continued in February
74 days ago
Job growth probably continued at a modest but steady pace last month, buoyed by consumer spending and strength in the housing and auto industries.
US service firms grows at fastest pace in a year
77 days ago
The companies surveyed by the ISM cover many industries that are closely tied to consumer spending, such as retail, hotels and restaurants and arts and entertainment.
US consumer spending up 0.2 percent in January
81 days ago
The Commerce Department says consumer spending rose 0.2 percent in January.
News Summary: US consumer spending up 0.2 percent
110 days ago
Wages and salaries grew 0.6 percent.OUTLOOK: Consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of economic activity, is expected to slow this year.
US consumer spending up slight 0.2 percent
110 days ago
Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of economic activity, is expected to slow this year.
US consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in November
151 days ago
Part of the improvement came from a 1.6 percent increase in consumer spending, slightly better than in the spring.
News Summary: Better housing to aid stocks: Schwab
166 days ago
That will help underpin job growth, consumer spending, and the whole economy in 2013, says Charles Schwab & Co.'s