News - Consumer Spending

What's behind the uptick in consumer spending? - Marketplace.org

Published: Fri, 17 May 2013 21:27:16 GMT

Marketplace.org

What's behind the uptick in consumer spending? Marketplace.org This week brought some bright news about an uptick in consumer spending -- something which might or might not mean a corresponding rise in credit card debt. Reporter Stacey Vanek Smith joins us to sort things out. How much more are people spending in ...

Report: Consumers Spend More On iOS Games Than On Gaming-Optimized ... - AppAdvice

Published: Fri, 17 May 2013 07:18:12 GMT

AppAdvice

Report: Consumers Spend More On iOS Games Than On Gaming-Optimized ... AppAdvice According to new data, consumers spend more on iOS gaming, the App Store, and in-app purchases than on dedicated handheld game consoles such as Sony's PlayStation Vita or the Nintendo 3DS. The report, from app analysis firm App Annie, compared ... Game Spending for iOS Outpaced 3DS, Vita in Early 2013Maclife Mobile Games Pick Up Steam at Expensive of HandheldsPC Magazine Mobile Game Biz to Nintendo and Sony: Seasons? What Are Those?All Things Digital Fiercemobilecontent -IntoMobile all 19 news articles »

Consumers' pent-up demand promises economic boost - USA Today - USA TODAY

Published: Sun, 19 May 2013 13:21:58 GMT

Consumers' pent-up demand promises economic boost - USA Today USA TODAY American consumers have denied themselves so much for so long — putting off buying homes, cars and other purchases — that their pent-up demand is poised to kick-start a sluggish economy. Four years into the recovery, stronger job growth, some ... and more »

Consumer Spending Without Consumer Confidence - New York Times (blog)

Published: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:57:35 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Consumer Spending Without Consumer Confidence New York Times (blog) Data out this week shows that consumer spending increased by 0.2 percent in March. That was slower than the 0.7 percent advance in February, but still more than economists had expected. Unfortunately, much of the higher spending in March was on ...

eHARDHAT Reports Increase in Consumer Spending on Home Improvement - SBWire (press release)

Published: Fri, 17 May 2013 18:47:40 GMT

eHARDHAT Reports Increase in Consumer Spending on Home Improvement SBWire (press release) Woburn, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2013 -- According to a recent report from eHARDHAT, the free contractor directory, there has been an increase in consumer spending when it comes to home improvement. It is thought that the increased spending has been ...

Consumer spending continues to rise - Albuquerque Business First (blog)

Published: Mon, 13 May 2013 17:15:30 GMT

Consumer spending continues to rise Albuquerque Business First (blog) Figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department Monday morning showed a 0.1 percent increase in consumer spending April. Retail trade sales were virtually unchanged from March, but were up 3.6 percent compared to April, 2012, according to the ...

US Consumer Spending Flat in April - Gallup.com

Published: Fri, 03 May 2013 12:30:52 GMT

US Consumer Spending Flat in April Gallup.com WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. self-reported daily consumer spending was $86 in April, not much different than the $89 in March or February's $83. This lack of change in consumer spending since February could reflect a number of issues, including the end of ...

Guinness Nigeria Profit Declines as Consumer Spending Squeezed - Bloomberg

Published: Mon, 13 May 2013 11:34:40 GMT

Guinness Nigeria Profit Declines as Consumer Spending Squeezed Bloomberg Inflation in Africa's most populous nation raised raw material costs and crimped consumer spending on beer and non-alcoholic beverages, Guiness Nigeria Chief Executive Officer Seni Adetu said on a conference call in February. The company's management ... and more »

Japan's Economy Grew The Most In A Year Last Quarter As Consumer Spending ... - International Business Times

Published: Thu, 16 May 2013 04:51:11 GMT

International Business Times

Japan's Economy Grew The Most In A Year Last Quarter As Consumer Spending ... International Business Times Japan's economy rose more rapidly than expected last quarter, growing the most in a year while riding on the shoulders of solid consumer spending and an increase in exports that were spurred by the robust monetary and fiscal stimulus of Prime Minister ... Exports, consumer spending lift Japan to 3.5% growthIndependent Online GDP Growth Is a Boost for AbenomicsWall Street Journal Japanese economy grows again, signaling recoveryJournal of Turkish Weekly Moneynews -NPR all 500 news articles »

Incomes Increase 0.2%, and Spending Matches - New York Times

Published: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:21:46 GMT

New York Times

Incomes Increase 0.2%, and Spending Matches New York Times WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans continued to spend more in March while their incomes grew, providing further evidence that consumers are shaking off higher Social Security taxes that took effect on Jan. 1. U.S. consumer spending slows in MarchMarketWatch US Consumers Keep Spending, Despite Reduced Pay - CNBC.comCNBC.com US consumers boost spending 0.2 percent in MarchThe Augusta Chronicle MSN Money -SouthCoastToday.com -domain-B all 11 news articles »

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