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Consumer Spending, SMB Optimism On The Decline - pymnts.com

Published: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer Spending, SMB Optimism On The Decline  pymnts.com

Small business owner optimism is slipping, according to survey, and economists are predicting a slowdown in economic spending in the latter part of the year.

Australia's auto sector suffers earnings hit as consumer spending slows - Reuters

Published: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:51:00 GMT

Australia's auto sector suffers earnings hit as consumer spending slows  Reuters

Australia's auto sector has become the latest casualty of slowing consumer spending and tighter lending, with classifieds site Carsales.Com Ltd and parts dealer ...

Worries about Chinese consumers spending less are overdone: analysts - CNBC

Published: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Worries about Chinese consumers spending less are overdone: analysts  CNBC

Chinese consumer spending is in a better shape than retail sales data indicate, analysts say, in what could be a positive sign for China amid a slowdown.

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC warns of higher finance costs, lower consumer spending - KFGO News

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:30:04 GMT

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC warns of higher finance costs, lower consumer spending  KFGO News

By Tanishaa Nadkar and Sangameswaran S (Reuters) - Shares of soft drink bottler Coca Cola HBC AG fell 4 percent on Thursday after it warned of higher ...

Turkish retail sales slide as consumer spending power hit - Ahval

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:05:03 GMT

Turkish retail sales slide as consumer spending power hit  Ahval

Retail sales in Turkey slid 9.2 percent in December from 12 months previously in a further sign that a sharp downturn in the economy is persisting.

Retail sales drop the most since September 2009 - CNBC

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:36:22 GMT

Retail sales drop the most since September 2009  CNBC

U.S. retail sales recorded their biggest drop in more than nine years in December as receipts fell across the board, suggesting a sharp slowdown in economic ...

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC warns of hit to consumer spending - Reuters

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:29:00 GMT

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC warns of hit to consumer spending  Reuters

Soft drink bottler Coca Cola HBC AG's shares fell nearly 7 percent on Thursday as it warned that slowing economic growth across a range of both developing ...

The Daily Shot: Is Consumer Spending About to Plunge? - Wall Street Journal

Published: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

The Daily Shot: Is Consumer Spending About to Plunge?  Wall Street Journal

To receive the Daily Shot newsletter in your inbox, please sign up at our Email Center. Previous issues of the Daily Shot are available online at ...

GDP Unrevised at 3.5 Percent, Business Investment Revised Up, Consumer Spending Revised Down - Herdon Gazette

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:03:09 GMT

GDP Unrevised at 3.5 Percent, Business Investment Revised Up, Consumer Spending Revised Down  Herdon Gazette

The economy grew at a 3.5 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, according to the government's second estimate for the July through September.

Retail-Discount Stores Outlook: Consumer Spending Key to Growth - Zacks.com

Published: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Retail-Discount Stores Outlook: Consumer Spending Key to Growth  Zacks.com

The industry's prospects are closely linked with the purchasing power of consumers. The strategy to sell products at discounted prices has helped players in the ...

UK consumer spending recovers to pre-crisis levels - Financial Times

Published: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

UK consumer spending recovers to pre-crisis levels  Financial Times

UK household spending reached its highest level since the pre-crisis peak last year, despite the squeeze on real incomes that followed sterling's Brexit-induced ...

Good weather slows French consumer spending - Financial Times

Published: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Good weather slows French consumer spending  Financial Times

French household spending dropped sharply at the end of 2018, as mild weather cut people's energy outgoings. Consumer spending in Europe's third-largest ...

Economic Tug of War | Business - Charleston Post Courier

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:24:00 GMT

Economic Tug of War | Business  Charleston Post Courier

The coffee was strong and so was the forecast for the 2019 economy. On January 30 more than 800 people attended the Charleston Trident Association of ...

Retail Sales Fell 1.2 Pct In December To $505.8B - pymnts.com

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:06:33 GMT

Retail Sales Fell 1.2 Pct In December To $505.8B  pymnts.com

Retail sales fell by 1.2 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis to reach $505.8 billion.

Letter: Ways to cut student debt - The Fayetteville Observer

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 19:16:04 GMT

Letter: Ways to cut student debt  The Fayetteville Observer

Increasing student debt rates is one of the biggest problems facing our generation. Total student debt is now $1.5 trillion, and 20 percent of U.S. student loans ...

UK retail sales bounce as shoppers flock to January sales - Nasdaq

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:36:00 GMT

UK retail sales bounce as shoppers flock to January sales  Nasdaq

By Andy Bruce and David Milliken. LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - British retail sales rebounded strongly in January as steep clothing discounts attracted wary ...

The Problem With Cutting Taxes Without Reducing Spending – Analysis - Eurasia Review

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:34:35 GMT

The Problem With Cutting Taxes Without Reducing Spending – Analysis  Eurasia Review

By Frank Shostak*. According to many economic experts and commentators, an effective way to generate economic growth is through the lowering of taxes.

Here’s why the craft cannabis industry can thrive in the face of Big Marijuana - MarketWatch

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:53:00 GMT

Here’s why the craft cannabis industry can thrive in the face of Big Marijuana  MarketWatch

In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, more states have followed. To date, 33 states have ...

Spending statistics for Valentine's Day - Seeking Alpha

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:49:00 GMT

Spending statistics for Valentine's Day  Seeking Alpha

Fewer consumers are celebrating Valentine's Day this year, but those who do are spending more, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federat.

Nordstrom and Macy's vs Kohl's and Discount Retailers: How to Stock Shop In 2019 - TheStreet.com

Published: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:05:50 GMT

Nordstrom and Macy's vs Kohl's and Discount Retailers: How to Stock Shop In 2019  TheStreet.com

From consumer discretionary, to retail, to department stores, to discount department stores, TheStreet takes you through the best values to find in consumer ...

Consumer spending remains soft despite better retail sales numbers - The Edge Markets MY

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 01:04:16 GMT

Consumer spending remains soft despite better retail sales numbers  The Edge Markets MY

KUALA LUMPUR: While the volume of wholesale and retail trade increased in the fourth quarter of 2018 (4Q2018), this may not be a confirmation of better ...

How This Country is Leading the Global Mobile App Market - Entrepreneur

Published: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

How This Country is Leading the Global Mobile App Market  Entrepreneur

The global mobile application market is thriving, thanks to the rise of Internet usage and smartphones. There are millions of apps on offer today. People are ...

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week's Key Polls - Rasmussen Reports

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:17:31 GMT

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week's Key Polls  Rasmussen Reports

Saturday, February 16, 2019. In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports: - President Trump ended the week with a daily job approval of ...

Wall Street Week Ahead: Profit estimates may be adding in too much cost risk - Yahoo Finance

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:47:52 GMT

Wall Street Week Ahead: Profit estimates may be adding in too much cost risk  Yahoo Finance

As Wall Street braces for the first quarterly decline in earnings in nearly three years, some investors are wondering if the market is factoring in a bigger erosion in ...

Shutdown clouds outlook for consumer-driven U.S. economic growth - Reuters

Published: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Shutdown clouds outlook for consumer-driven U.S. economic growth  Reuters

After tax cuts, rising incomes and buoyant stock markets set off a consumer boom in 2018, signs are emerging that the main engine of U.S. economic growth ...

'Unbelievable': Retail sales collapsed by the most since 2009 in December - AOL

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:06:45 GMT

'Unbelievable': Retail sales collapsed by the most since 2009 in December  AOL

Retail sales plummeted by the most in nine years in December, an unexpected drop that has fueled concerns about an economy driven by consumer spending.

Treasury Yields Not Questionable Retail Sales Report Will Tell Us When Economy Has Peaked - Nasdaq

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:33:43 GMT

Treasury Yields Not Questionable Retail Sales Report Will Tell Us When Economy Has Peaked  Nasdaq

U.S. Treasury yields finished higher last week despite the return of volatility late in the week. For the period, yields rose during four out of five.

Consumer Sentiment Rises In Early February - Advertising Specialty Institute

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:38:08 GMT

Consumer Sentiment Rises In Early February  Advertising Specialty Institute

The good news was tempered by a report of weak December retail sales, though analysts questi...

Corporate profit growth slows, inflation estimates drop - Barron's

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Corporate profit growth slows, inflation estimates drop  Barron's

Could annaul earnings growth fall to to 0%? Meanwhile, household debt increased for the 18th quarter in a row.

Stocks To Watch: Spotlight On Walmart, Samsung And CAGNY - Seeking Alpha

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:40:00 GMT

Stocks To Watch: Spotlight On Walmart, Samsung And CAGNY  Seeking Alpha

Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Stocks to Watch - a preview of key events scheduled for the next week. Follow this account and turn the e-mail alert on to receive th.

British Pound Recovers On Upbeat UK Retail Sales But No-Deal Could Impact Consumer Spending Approaching Brexit Deadline - Exchange Rates UK

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 11:08:00 GMT

British Pound Recovers On Upbeat UK Retail Sales But No-Deal Could Impact Consumer Spending Approaching Brexit Deadline  Exchange Rates UK

UPDATE: The Pound Sterling (GBP/£) remained on a bullish footing against the Euro (EUR/€) in the wake of the early session UK retail sales figures release ...

Tax Refund Data Puts Mnuchin in Hot Seat to Explain GOP Law - Yahoo Finance

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:29:16 GMT

Tax Refund Data Puts Mnuchin in Hot Seat to Explain GOP Law  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin faces an uphill battle convincing Americans that smaller tax refunds don't necessarily mean they paid more ...

S&P 500 snaps 4-day winning streak after worst retail sales drop in about a decade - CNBC

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:05:39 GMT

S&P 500 snaps 4-day winning streak after worst retail sales drop in about a decade  CNBC

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower on Thursday following the release of much weaker-than-expected retail sales data.

Brexit Worries: Consumer Spending Drops Despite Wage Growth, Solid Labour Market - Sputnik International

Published: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Brexit Worries: Consumer Spending Drops Despite Wage Growth, Solid Labour Market  Sputnik International

The British government says consumer spending eased in the winter holiday season, while a separate report suggests the UK's housing market could be in for a ...

The Week in Business: Amazon Breaks Up With New York, and Warren Buffett Takes Stock - The New York Times

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:51:57 GMT

The Week in Business: Amazon Breaks Up With New York, and Warren Buffett Takes Stock  The New York Times

Plus, tax season brings bad news, and the Fed offers more clues about its change of heart.

Why China’s New Year Wasn’t Very Festive - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:30:00 GMT

Why China’s New Year Wasn’t Very Festive  The Wall Street Journal

As the country tries to become a consumer economy, Xi robs the biggest spenders.

Goldman and Morgan Stanley jockey over new turf; Web-scraping is the hottest new investing edge; UBS creating 'super human' employees - Business Insider

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:24:32 GMT

Goldman and Morgan Stanley jockey over new turf; Web-scraping is the hottest new investing edge; UBS creating 'super human' employees  Business Insider

Wall Street Insider — a behind-the-scenes look at the stories dominating banking, business, and big deals.

Local Legislators React To State Minimum Wage Hike - Journal & Topics Newspapers Online

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:22:47 GMT

Local Legislators React To State Minimum Wage Hike  Journal & Topics Newspapers Online

The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation to increase the state's minimum wage from $8.25 an hour to $15 an hour statewide. The proposal, SB1,

Get used to wild swings for this stock market, and thank the Fed for that, says analyst - MarketWatch

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:32:00 GMT

Get used to wild swings for this stock market, and thank the Fed for that, says analyst  MarketWatch

Our call of the day, from Seema Shah, global investment strategist at Principal Global Investors, says get used data-driven volatility for stocks as the Fed leaves ...

5 red flags for the economy: Are they signaling a slowdown or even a recession? - USA TODAY

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:11:00 GMT

5 red flags for the economy: Are they signaling a slowdown or even a recession?  USA TODAY

Weak retail sales capped disappointing economic data in recent weeks, including layoffs and lower consumer confidence. Do they signal a slowdown?

Ride-Ons Market Volume Analysis, Size, Share and Key Trends 2018-2028 - Press Release - Digital Journal

Published: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:57 GMT

Ride-Ons Market Volume Analysis, Size, Share and Key Trends 2018-2028 - Press Release  Digital Journal

Fact.MR has announced the addition of the “Ride-ons Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking - Global Market Insights 2018 to 2028"report to ...

First On CNBC: Coca-Cola CEO and Incoming Chairman James Quincey Speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen Today - CNBC

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:28:14 GMT

First On CNBC: Coca-Cola CEO and Incoming Chairman James Quincey Speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen Today  CNBC

WHEN: Today, Thursday, February 14, 2018. WHERE: CNBC's "Squawk on the Street". The following is the unofficial transcript of a FIRST ON CNBC interview ...

Business in Brief: Deere, hit on both sides of trade war, posts weak 1Q earns - Prescott Daily Courier

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:23:50 GMT

Business in Brief: Deere, hit on both sides of trade war, posts weak 1Q earns  Prescott Daily Courier

Deere, hit on both sides of trade war, posts weak 1Q earns. MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co., a manufacturer that faces threats from both ends of a trade war, ...

Japan’s Economic Rebound Fails to Dispel Concerns Over Momentum - Bloomberg

Published: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:58:00 GMT

Japan’s Economic Rebound Fails to Dispel Concerns Over Momentum  Bloomberg

Japan returned to growth in the final quarter of 2018 but that did little to ease concerns about the effects of softening external demand on its export-dependent ...

Stock Market News For Feb 15, 2019 - Zacks.com

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:36:35 GMT

Stock Market News For Feb 15, 2019  Zacks.com

U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Thursday following the release of disappointing economic data.

Illinois House of Representatives passes minimum wage increase - AdVantageNEWS.com

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:28:00 GMT

Illinois House of Representatives passes minimum wage increase  AdVantageNEWS.com

Illinois politicians are reacting to the passage of Senate Bill 1, which will raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. Gov. J.B. Pritzker statement.

Grand Parade to close Dunkin', Baskin Robbins in South Africa - Reuters

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:56:00 GMT

Grand Parade to close Dunkin', Baskin Robbins in South Africa  Reuters

South Africa's Grand Parade Investments (GPI) Ltd plans to close its loss-making Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins franchises in the country after failing to find ...

U.S. consumer spending solid; income gain smallest in 15 months - Reuters

Published: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. consumer spending solid; income gain smallest in 15 months  Reuters

U.S. consumer spending rose for a seventh straight month in September, but income recorded its smallest gain in more than a year on moderate wage growth, ...

Amazon’s Exit from New York Offers Plenty of Blame to Go Around - Barron's

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:18:00 GMT

Amazon’s Exit from New York Offers Plenty of Blame to Go Around  Barron's

Amazon has decided to renege on its plan to bring upwards of 25,000 jobs to New York City and says instead it will focus on expanding in Virginia and ...

UPDATE 1-Barclays, J.P. Morgan cut U.S. Q4 2018 GDP view after retail sales plunge - Reuters

Published: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:53:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Barclays, J.P. Morgan cut U.S. Q4 2018 GDP view after retail sales plunge  Reuters

(Adds Barclays GDP downgrade). NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Barclays and J.P. Morgan on Thursday reduced their estimates on U.S. economic growth in ...

Jittery retail sector seeks govt stimulus - The Nation

Published: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Jittery retail sector seeks govt stimulus  The Nation

The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) said yesterday that consumer spending is growing at a less than optimal rate in the first half of this year and has suggested ...

Australian house prices: Housing market problem nobody talks about - NEWS.com.au

Published: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:15:38 GMT

Australian house prices: Housing market problem nobody talks about  NEWS.com.au

House prices are deeply integrated into the economy. When they fall they make a splash and then the ripples go outwards. We are currently learning all about ...

Will Weak Retail Sales Keep ETF Bulls at Bay? - Zacks.com

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:42:03 GMT

Will Weak Retail Sales Keep ETF Bulls at Bay?  Zacks.com

The worst drop in retail sales in nine years could create some panic in the stock market but can't keep the bulls away for long.

The Endless Ping-Pong of U.S.-China Trade Talks - Fortune

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 09:18:41 GMT

The Endless Ping-Pong of U.S.-China Trade Talks  Fortune

“U.S. Stocks End Week Higher Boosted by Trade Talk” blared the headline on Bloomberg's Friday market wrap. The story, typical of many in the global financial ...

Protecting Natural Treasures in W.Va. | News, Sports, Jobs - Wheeling Intelligencer

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 06:18:10 GMT

Protecting Natural Treasures in W.Va. | News, Sports, Jobs  Wheeling Intelligencer

Whether it is the forests of Monongahela or the winding waters of New River Gorge, the lands and waters of West Virginia reflect our history, our character and.

Real Time Economics: The U.S. Economy Gets a Downgrade - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:27:00 GMT

Real Time Economics: The U.S. Economy Gets a Downgrade  The Wall Street Journal

This is the web version of the WSJ's newsletter on the economy. You can sign up for daily delivery here. The U.S. and China are making a tiny bit of progress in ...

Dubai's standing as global food trade capital amplified as 'Gulfood 2019' kicks off - Saudi Gazette

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:26:10 GMT

Dubai's standing as global food trade capital amplified as 'Gulfood 2019' kicks off  Saudi Gazette

DUBAI — Dubai's agenda-setting position at the crossroads of global food and beverage trade will be further amplified when scores of government delegations, ...

Transcript: WSJ Interview With San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:47:00 GMT

Transcript: WSJ Interview With San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly  The Wall Street Journal

San Francisco Fed leader Mary Daly discusses her outlook for interest rates and the economy, the winding down of the Fed's bond portfolio, and reasons why a ...

USD/CAD Forecast Feb. 18-22 - Canadian dollar steady, but manufacturing sputters - Forex Crunch

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:10:00 GMT

USD/CAD Forecast Feb. 18-22 - Canadian dollar steady, but manufacturing sputters  Forex Crunch

USD/CAD closed the week almost unchanged, in sharp contrast to the previous two weeks. This week's key events are retail sales reports. Here is an outlook.

OBA: Govt Must Outline Economic Stimulus Plan - Bernews

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:51:12 GMT

OBA: Govt Must Outline Economic Stimulus Plan  Bernews

“Government must urgently outline its economic stimulus plan and explain how it will increase the resident population as Bermuda cannot afford more falls in the ...

U.S. Consumer Spending Rose at Solid Rate in November - Wall Street Journal

Published: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. Consumer Spending Rose at Solid Rate in November  Wall Street Journal

Consumers stepped up spending again in November, a sign the main driver of the U.S. economy maintained its momentum toward the end of the year.

U.S. consumer spending increases solidly; wage growth tepid - Reuters

Published: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. consumer spending increases solidly; wage growth tepid  Reuters

U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in November as households bought motor vehicles and spent more on utilities, but wage growth remained moderate ...

US Consumer Spending up Strong 0.6 Percent in October - U.S. News & World Report

Published: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

US Consumer Spending up Strong 0.6 Percent in October  U.S. News & World Report

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers boosted their spending in October at the fastest pace in seven months, while their incomes rose by the largest amount in nine ...

U.S. consumer spending strengthening in boost to economy - Reuters

Published: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. consumer spending strengthening in boost to economy  Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending gathered momentum in November as households bought furniture, electronics and a range of other goods, ...

7 Financial Stocks With Accelerating Growth - Investorplace.com

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:40:38 GMT

7 Financial Stocks With Accelerating Growth  Investorplace.com

When I scanned Portfolio Grader for financial stocks with accelerating growth, I didn't expect to find what I did ...

U.S. Consumer Spending Rose 0.4% in July - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Consumer Spending Rose 0.4% in July  The Wall Street Journal

Americans spent all of their income gains and then some in July, suggesting the economy sustained momentum going into the second half of the year.

Commentary: Why do something about poverty? | Columnists - SW News Media

Published: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:42:00 GMT

Commentary: Why do something about poverty? | Columnists  SW News Media

Amidst our rolling hills and farms, and beautiful towns and cities, Carver County has a serious challenge that isn't always readily obvious, but it exists ...

Consumer spending is sky high, will it continue in 2019? - WJLA

Published: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer spending is sky high, will it continue in 2019?  WJLA

The 2018 holiday shopping season is not quite over but it is already on track to be the strongest in six years. American consumers spent over $850 billion ...

Week ahead: Trade, Fed minutes, Walmart results - Financial Times

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:47:29 GMT

Week ahead: Trade, Fed minutes, Walmart results  Financial Times

Despite a holiday-shortened week in the US, the calendar next week is as crowded as the New York City subway's L train during rush hour. Here's what to watch ...

Emerging Markets Retreat Amid Global Growth Concerns: EM Review - Yahoo Finance

Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:27:00 GMT

Emerging Markets Retreat Amid Global Growth Concerns: EM Review  Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market assets retreated amid lingering threats to global growth, even as reports suggested the U.S. and China had reached consensus ...

Missing Data During Shutdown Complicates Consumer Spending Reports - Transport Topics Online

Published: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Missing Data During Shutdown Complicates Consumer Spending Reports  Transport Topics Online

The U.S. growth outlook hangs more than ever on American consumers' resilience amid stock market swoons and trade-war tensions, but key data on their ...

Consumer Spending Rose in October - The Wall Street Journal

Published: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer Spending Rose in October  The Wall Street Journal

American consumers picked up their spending in October amid a robust labor market and high consumer confidence—signaling U.S. consumers could be ready ...

Goldman Sachs: As long as consumers keep shopping, there's hope for the economy - CNBC

Published: Sun, 09 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Goldman Sachs: As long as consumers keep shopping, there's hope for the economy  CNBC

Although falling stocks and rising interest rates will continue to weigh on sentiment, those negatives are likely to be offset by higher wages and retreating oil ...

US economy grew solid 3.5 percent in the third quarter on strong consumer spending - USA TODAY

Published: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

US economy grew solid 3.5 percent in the third quarter on strong consumer spending  USA TODAY

Healthy consumer spending and business stockpiling helped keep the U.S. economy on a roll in the third quarter, more than offsetting the negative effects of ...

U.S. economy grew 3.5 percent in third quarter; consumer spending lower but still strong - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Published: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. economy grew 3.5 percent in third quarter; consumer spending lower but still strong  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at a solid 3.5 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter, led by lower but still strong consumer spending ...

Consumer Spending on Media Content & Technology up 6% - Broadcasting & Cable

Published: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer Spending on Media Content & Technology up 6%  Broadcasting & Cable

Global consumer spending on media *content* and technology is expected to grow 6% to $1.842 trillion this year, boosted by the Winter Olympics and World Cup, ...

Has The Rebound In U.S. Consumer Spending And Income Peaked? - Seeking Alpha

Published: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Has The Rebound In U.S. Consumer Spending And Income Peaked?  Seeking Alpha

Most economic measures continue to paint an upbeat profile for the US, but yesterday's September report on consumer spending and income hints at the ...

The economic match of the moment: Consumer spending vs. the rest - Washington Post

Published: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

The economic match of the moment: Consumer spending vs. the rest  Washington Post

Economy watchers are getting nervous. By next summer, the current expansion will be the longest on record, which leads some to worry about it dying of old age ...

U.S. Consumer Spending Stayed Solid in June - Bloomberg

Published: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Consumer Spending Stayed Solid in June  Bloomberg

U.S. consumer spending posted a fourth-straight solid advance in June, fueled by steady income growth and underscoring strength in the biggest part of the ...

October Consumer Spending Highest in 7 Months: 5 Top Picks - Zacks.com

Published: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

October Consumer Spending Highest in 7 Months: 5 Top Picks  Zacks.com

Despite apprehensions regarding an impending global economic slowdown, U.S. consumers have increased their personal expenditures with holiday season ...

Growth in consumer spending predicted in 2019 - santaynezvalleystar.com

Published: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Growth in consumer spending predicted in 2019  santaynezvalleystar.com

By Kenneth Harwood. Economist, Solvang Chamber of Commerce. Solvang's economy should continue to grow in 2019, with real spending by residents and ...

US consumer spending weak in May, while inflation speeds up - USA TODAY

Published: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

US consumer spending weak in May, while inflation speeds up  USA TODAY

U.S. consumers increased their spending just 0.2 percent in May, a disappointing result after two months of much stronger gains.

Consumer spending is keeping retailers healthy, but for how long? - NBCNews.com

Published: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Consumer spending is keeping retailers healthy, but for how long?  NBCNews.com

Americans are in shop-til-you-drop mode, but analysts say retailers who won't, or can't, invest in their business will miss out on the largesse.

US consumer spending up 0.6%, best in 5 months - USA TODAY

Published: Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

US consumer spending up 0.6%, best in 5 months  USA TODAY

Americans boosted their spending by 0.6% in April, the biggest increase in five months, while a gauge of inflation remained at the Federal Reserve's optimal ...

U.S. retail sales increase modestly; consumer spending strong - Reuters

Published: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. retail sales increase modestly; consumer spending strong  Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales barely rose in September as a rebound in motor vehicle purchases was offset by the biggest drop in spending at ...

GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending - PYMNTS.com

Published: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending  PYMNTS.com

Data from the Commerce Department show an initial reading of GDP growth for the third quarter at 3.5 percent annualized, boosted by consumer spending.

Retail shares slide as otherwise strong consumer spending didn't boost holiday sales enough - CNBC

Published: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Retail shares slide as otherwise strong consumer spending didn't boost holiday sales enough  CNBC

A strong U.S. consumer wasn't enough for department stores to counteract broader issues and investors' high expectations for the holidays. Shares of the ...

Consumer spending rallies on Nike earnings - CNBC

Published: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer spending rallies on Nike earnings  CNBC

Stacey Widlitz, SW Retail Advisors president, speaks to "Squawk on the Street" about Nike's strong quarterly earnings.

Sharp Surge in Consumer Spending Backs GDP Growth: 5 Picks - Zacks.com

Published: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Sharp Surge in Consumer Spending Backs GDP Growth: 5 Picks  Zacks.com

Consumer spending that accounts for more than two-third of economic output grows 4% in the third quarter, the strongest since the fourth quarter of 2014.

Consumer Spending in 2019 - WWD

Published: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer Spending in 2019  WWD

A consumer spending recovery powered the economy in 2018 and gave retailers a boost in the vital holiday season, which makes up the lion's share of profits.

UK consumer spending falls by most since July in run-up to Brexit: Visa data - Reuters

Published: Sun, 16 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

UK consumer spending falls by most since July in run-up to Brexit: Visa data  Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - British consumer spending fell by the most since July last month, payments company Visa said on Tuesday, adding to signs of slowing ...

Weak consumer spending is seen restraining US growth in the first quarter - CNBC

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Weak consumer spending is seen restraining US growth in the first quarter  CNBC

The U.S. economy likely slowed in the first quarter as growth in consumer spending braked sharply, but the setback is expected to be temporary against the ...

U.S. consumer spending accelerating; labor market robust - Reuters

Published: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. consumer spending accelerating; labor market robust  Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in May as consumers bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods even as they ...

Consumer spending rose in July, the sixth straight month of healthy gains. - The Washington Post

Published: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Consumer spending rose in July, the sixth straight month of healthy gains.  The Washington Post

U.S. consumer spending rose a solid 0.4 percent in July, the sixth straight month of healthy gains. A key gauge of inflation also posted its sharpest annual gain in ...

Chinese consumers aren't spending as much. Many are worried about the future - CNBC

Published: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Chinese consumers aren't spending as much. Many are worried about the future  CNBC

While analysts say Chinese consumers are generally financially healthy, they are holding off on spending due to uncertainty.

Southern California consumer spending up $11,659 in 5 years: What did we buy? - OCRegister

Published: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Southern California consumer spending up $11,659 in 5 years: What did we buy?  OCRegister

The growing willingness of Southern Californians to spend can be considered a sign of prosperity, especially coming out of a terrifying economic downturn.

Consumer spending surges in October, jobless claims rise - Fox Business

Published: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer spending surges in October, jobless claims rise  Fox Business

Spending jumped 0.6 percent as households spent more on prescription drugs and utilities.

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Closes Out 2018 Among Four-Year Highs - Rasmussen Reports

Published: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Closes Out 2018 Among Four-Year Highs  Rasmussen Reports

Friday, December 14, 2018. Although 2018 didn't end with the same fervor of economic confidence that we saw at the beginning of the year, the final numbers ...

Netflix Hits $86.6M In Nov. Mobile Consumer Spending - PYMNTS.com

Published: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Netflix Hits $86.6M In Nov. Mobile Consumer Spending  PYMNTS.com

Netflix customers spent more than ever before in November on its mobile apps — $86.6 million — a whopping 77 percent higher than last year.

China to roll out new consumer spending incentives for cars and home appliances to offset trade war - South China Morning Post

Published: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

China to roll out new consumer spending incentives for cars and home appliances to offset trade war  South China Morning Post

Overall Chinese retail sales growth decelerated in November to its lowest rate in 15 years, despite record e-commerce spending on Singles' Day.