Consumer Spending Figures

U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates, Defying Slowdown Expectations

HS 28/07/2023

The economy expanded at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter, remaining well clear of a recession despite higher...

U.S. Inflation, Consumer Spending Growth Cooled in May

HS 30/06/2023

Consumer prices and spending rose more slowly in May, but the Federal Reserve likely remains on track to raise interest...

Spending and Inflation Figures Come as Fed Debates Pause

HS 26/05/2023

Economists estimate that Americans increased consumer spending last month and that price increases remained elevated. Source link

China’s Consumers Lead Recovery in April

HS 30/04/2023

Retail spending has come back strong, but surveys also showed a surprise contraction in factory activity in April. Source link

Consumer Spending Moderated in February and Core Inflation Eased

HS 31/03/2023

Consumer spending increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in February, from January’s revised 2% increase, which was the largest one-month gain...

February Retail Sales to Show if Consumers Pulled Back

HS 15/03/2023

Credit- and debit-card data showed spending lost momentum. Source link

Economy Week Ahead: U.S. Household Spending, Home Sales in Focus

HS 20/02/2023

EconomyEconomy Week AheadThe Federal Reserve also slated to release minutes about interest rates Source link

Consumer Spending Fell 0.2% in December as Inflation Cooled

HS 27/01/2023

EconomyU.S. EconomyUnderlying inflation cooled to its slowest pace since October 2021. Source link

Inflation Takes Biggest Bite From Middle-Income Households

HS 28/12/2022

Inflation is often called a tax on the poor, but this time it’s hit middle-income households the hardest. Many low-income...

Consumer Spending Tapered Off Ahead of the Holidays

HS 24/12/2022

Households boosted spending on services while cutting outlays on goods, including autos. The outlook for the holiday-shopping season remains murky....

Costco Sales Growth Cools as Consumers Shift Discretionary Spending

HS 09/12/2022

The warehouse retailer posts a year-over-year increase in membership fees. Source link

Spending Report to Offer Clues About Consumers’ Strength This Holiday Season

HS 01/12/2022

EconomyGovernment to release October figures on spending, inflation and income Source link

Consumer Spending Rose in September as Prices for Rent, Transportation Increased

HS 28/10/2022

Americans stepped up their spending and slowed their saving in September as they faced higher prices, especially for services such...

Economy Week Ahead: Housing Market and Consumer Spending in Focus

HS 25/09/2022

Tuesday The Commerce Department releases August figures on new orders, shipments, unfilled orders and inventories of products meant to last...

Japanese Economy Recovers Prepandemic Size With 2.2% Growth

HS 15/08/2022

TOKYO—Japan’s economy recovered its prepandemic size in the April-June quarter thanks to strong consumer spending and higher exports, but inflation...