Consumer Spending

US Consumer Spending, Inflation On The Rise

US Consumer Spending, Inflation On The Rise
US Consumer Spending, Inflation On The Rise
November 01, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

More good news for economy watchers looking for signs of strength going into the national shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumer Confidence Up — What About Spending?
Consumer Confidence Up — What About Spending?
September 27, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The economist in all of us can appreciate consumer confidence. If consumers are more confident, especially after the last recession, would they be more willing...

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Bank of Ireland Teams With Snapchat For New Rewards Program
Bank of Ireland Teams With Snapchat For New Rewards Program
September 06, 2016  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Bank of Ireland is using social media platform Snapchat in an effort to reach young customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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GDP Growth Softens Slightly In 2Q
GDP Growth Softens Slightly In 2Q
August 26, 2016  |  News

Statistics released on Friday (Aug. 26) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that the U.S. economy grew a bit less in the second quarter...

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Baby Boomers Slowing Down Spending As They Age
Baby Boomers Slowing Down Spending As They Age
August 22, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

Baby Boomers’ percentage of spending appears to be waning, with the JPMorgan Chase Institute finding that growth of everyday spending fell 7.6 percent over the last...

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Retail Sales Go Flat In July
Retail Sales Go Flat In July
August 12, 2016  |  Retail

After showing a period of relative strength and growth, the party is over when it comes to U.S. retail sales, which missed expectations and flattened...

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American Consumers Bought More Than Expected In Second Quarter
American Consumers Bought More Than Expected In Second Quarter
August 03, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers bought more goods and services in the second quarter of 2016, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug. 2) from Reuters. Get the...

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