Consumer Spending

Upward Revision To 1Q GDP In The Offing?
Upward Revision To 1Q GDP In The Offing?
June 09, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Might the United States economy have put up a stronger showing than had been thought previously for the first quarter? The New York Times reports...

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Online Fraud Detection Sizzles, iPhone Shares Fizzle — And Some Upbeat Economic News
Online Fraud Detection Sizzles, iPhone Shares Fizzle — And Some Upbeat Economic News
June 02, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Online fraud falls — a LOT: Contrary to popular opinion — and perhaps contrary even to logic — the fraud fight has given a round...

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Consumer Spending In Japan May Be Buoyed By Labor Demand
Consumer Spending In Japan May Be Buoyed By Labor Demand
May 31, 2017  |  Economy

Tight labor conditions in Japan may give a boost to consumer spending in Japan, Reuters reported. The demand for workers in the country is at...

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US Consumer Confidence Dips But Consumer Spending Rises
US Consumer Confidence Dips But Consumer Spending Rises
May 31, 2017  |  Economy

The inconsistent start to 2017 from an economic perspective may be starting to even out some as the most recent consumer spending report indicated that...

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Consumer Credit Scores Hit Record High
Consumer Credit Scores Hit Record High
May 30, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers in the U.S. have seen their credit scores reach record highs in the spring at the same time that the number of Americans who...

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GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
April 28, 2017  |  Economy

Slow going, at least for now. The U.S. economy showed growth, albeit muted, in the first quarter of 2017. And in fact, the latest numbers...

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India’s Ecommerce Impact Is Tiny But Not For Long
India’s Ecommerce Impact Is Tiny But Not For Long
April 28, 2017  |  Retail

India has been the next bastion of growth for eCommerce companies, including Amazon and Alibaba, but the market is still in its infancy, accounting for just...

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Sizzle Fizzle: Cash Is King, Bitcoin Slumps And Google Notches A Big Earnings Win
Sizzle Fizzle: Cash Is King, Bitcoin Slumps And Google Notches A Big Earnings Win
April 28, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Another exciting week as cash manages a surprise sizzle, Wave runs on Dunkin’ and small banks get a shot at regulatory relief. Looking less fizzy...

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Slowed Consumer Spending Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Brands
Slowed Consumer Spending Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Brands
April 27, 2017  |  Retail

It’s been a lackluster earnings season for big consumer brands like Procter & Gamble and Pepsi, as consumer spending habits seem to be tightening. The...

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