US consumer spending
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U.S. economy slowed less than expected in first quarter; outlook cloudier
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. economy slowed less than initially thought in the first quarter, but softening business investment and moderate consumer spending are clouding expectations of a sharp…
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U.S. economy slows in the fourth-quarter; consumer spending remains bright spot
EghtesadOnline: U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as previously reported, with robust consumer spending offset by downward revisions to business and government investment.
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U.S. consumer spending, housing data bolster economic outlook
EghtesadOnline: U.S. consumer spending accelerated in December as households bought motor vehicles and cold weather boosted demand for utilities amid a rise in wages, pointing to sustained domestic…
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U.S. shoppers spend less over holiday weekend amid discounting
EghtesadOnline: Early holiday promotions and a belief that deals will always be available took a toll on consumer spending over the Thanksgiving weekend as shoppers spent an average of 3.5 percent…