http://www.mail.com/subjects/14562-consumer-spending.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/14562-consumer-spending.html http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2097530-economists-predict-increase-consumer-spending.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, while government spending declines at a faster rate, according to a survey of business economists. The economists predict that the U.S. economy will grow 2.4 percent this year and 3 percent next year. That's unchanged from their forecast in February. But they are more bullish on consumer ... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2097530-economists-predict-increase-consumer-spending.html 2013-05-20T10:19:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2093078-gauge-us-economys-future-health-up-april.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build homes and a better job market. The Conference Board said Friday that its index of leading indicators increased 0.6 percent last month to a reading of 95. That followed a 0.2 percent decline in March. The index is intended ... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2093078-gauge-us-economys-future-health-up-april.html 2013-05-17T15:39:14Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089060-japanese-economy-grew-35-percent-pace-1q.html TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 3.5 percent in annual terms last quarter, giving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a boost as his government tackles reforms needed to ensure a sustained recovery from two decades of malaise. Stronger consumer spending and public works investment coupled with aggressive monetary easing lent oomph to th... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089060-japanese-economy-grew-35-percent-pace-1q.html 2013-05-16T09:40:45Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081544-us-retail-sales-rise-april-cars-clothing.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring. Retail sales edged up 0.1 percent in April, the Com... Mon, 13 May 2013 18:02:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081544-us-retail-sales-rise-april-cars-clothing.html 2013-05-13T18:02:51Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081766-us-business-stockpiles-flat-march-sales-fall.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses left their stockpiles unchanged in March for a second straight month while their sales fell sharply. The Commerce Department said Monday that business stockpiles showed no increase in March on a seasonally adjusted basis. Businesses hadn't upped their restocking in February, either. Sales fell 1.1 percent in March, offset... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081766-us-business-stockpiles-flat-march-sales-fall.html 2013-05-13T14:33:15Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060700-solid-job-gains-april-ease-fears-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April — and far more in February and March than anyone thought. The hiring in April drove down the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent and se... Fri, 03 May 2013 23:32:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060700-solid-job-gains-april-ease-fears-economy.html 2013-05-03T23:32:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060874-survey-us-service-firms-grew-slowly-april.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A survey of U.S. service firms says the sector expanded at a slower pace in April than March, as companies reported less business activity and couldn't raise their prices. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that its index of non-manufacturing activity fell to 53.1 in April from 54.4 in March. Any reading above 50 indicates e... Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060874-survey-us-service-firms-grew-slowly-april.html 2013-05-03T14:49:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2060340-april-report-to-whether-weak-hiring-persisted.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A report Friday on April employment could show whether weak hiring in March marked a temporary lull or the fourth year in which a slumping economy has slowed job growth. Economists predict that the job gains likely improved on March's 88,000 — the fewest in nine months. But the hiring isn't expected to be much better. Most analysts think... Fri, 03 May 2013 07:21:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2060340-april-report-to-whether-weak-hiring-persisted.html 2013-05-03T07:21:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053394-us-employment-compensation-up-03-percent-q1.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' wages increased at a faster rate from January through March than the previous quarter, a trend that helped boost consumer spending at the start of the year. But their benefits barely grew. The Labor Department said Tuesday that an index that measures wages and benefits rose 0.3 percent during the first quarter. That's down fro... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:50:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053394-us-employment-compensation-up-03-percent-q1.html 2013-04-30T14:50:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053546-us-consumer-confidence-up-better-hiring-outlook.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' confidence in the economy jumped this month, helped by a better outlook for the job market and expectations for higher pay. The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 68.1 in April. That's up from a reading of 61.9 in March, bringing the index back to ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:20:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2053546-us-consumer-confidence-up-better-hiring-outlook.html 2013-04-30T14:20:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050780-us-consumers-boost-spending-02-pct-month.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans kept increasing their spending in March and their income grew, further indication that consumers are shaking off higher taxes. The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending rose 0.2 percent in March from February. That followed a 0.7 percent jump in February and a 0.3 percent gain in January. Income increased 0.2 p... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:28:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050780-us-consumers-boost-spending-02-pct-month.html 2013-04-29T22:28:18Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050940-stocks-open-higher-consumer-spending-rises.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street as investors were encouraged by an increase in consumer spending last month. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 17 points at 14,730 shortly after the opening bell Monday, a gain of 0.1 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up four points at 1,585, or 0.2 percent. The Nasd... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:50:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050940-stocks-open-higher-consumer-spending-rises.html 2013-04-29T13:50:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2047584-near-stall-late-2012-us-economy-picks-up.html WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly stalling in late 2012, the American economy quickened its pace early this year despite deep government cutbacks. The strongest consumer spending in two years fueled a 2.5 percent annual growth rate in the January-March quarter. The question is: Can it last? Federal spending cuts, higher Social Security taxes and cautious bus... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:15:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2047584-near-stall-late-2012-us-economy-picks-up.html 2013-04-26T20:15:43Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2046520-us-economy-accelerates-25-percent-rate-q1.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans shrugged off higher taxes to lift the U.S. economy at the start of the year. Government spending fell, though, and the impact of the tax increases along with federal budget cuts could slow growth later this year. Economic growth accelerated to a 2.5 percent annual rate in the January-March quarter, the Commerce Department said ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:28:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2046520-us-economy-accelerates-25-percent-rate-q1.html 2013-04-26T18:28:27Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2046310-us-economy-rebounded-quarter.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. economic growth likely accelerated from January through March from a near-stall at the end of 2012, propelled by a revival in housing, steady consumer spending and increased stockpiling by businesses. But the faster growth isn't expected to last. Broad government spending cuts and higher taxes have begun to weigh on the economy, mak... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:14:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2046310-us-economy-rebounded-quarter.html 2013-04-26T10:14:55Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2026160-fed-survey-housing-auto-sales-lift-us-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate economic growth across the United States in late February and March, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday. Growth was moderate or modest in all of the Fed's 12 banking districts, and it accelerated in two — New York and Dallas — from Januar... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:57:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2026160-fed-survey-housing-auto-sales-lift-us-economy.html 2013-04-17T19:57:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2025318-china-vows-to-boost-consumption-growth-dips.html BEIJING (AP) — China's government on Wednesday promised steps to boost domestic consumption as a driver of the economy after growth dipped in the latest quarter. A Cabinet statement also promised to guard against risks from rising local government debt, a factor that is causing growing concern about China's finances. The statement promised changes in medi... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:53:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2025318-china-vows-to-boost-consumption-growth-dips.html 2013-04-17T11:53:49Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015534-us-retail-sales-fall-04-percent-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers fell in March from February, indicating that higher taxes and weak hiring likely made some consumers more cautious about spending. Retail sales declined a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Friday. That followed a 1 percent gain in February and a 0.1 percent decline in January... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:56:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015534-us-retail-sales-fall-04-percent-march.html 2013-04-12T18:56:14Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2008040-us-wholesale-stockpiles-fell-03-pct-february.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesalers cut their restocking in February by the most in 17 months. But their sales jumped, suggesting companies underestimated consumer demand. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that stockpiles at the wholesale level declined 0.3 percent in February. That followed a 0.8 percent increase in January, which was revised lower. Th... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:13:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2008040-us-wholesale-stockpiles-fell-03-pct-february.html 2013-04-09T14:13:57Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000272-dim-labor-report-us-88k-jobs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A streak of robust job growth came to a halt in March, signaling that U.S. employers may have grown cautious in a fragile economy. The gain of 88,000 jobs was the smallest in nine months. Even a decline in unemployment to a four-year low of 7.6 percent was nothing to cheer: It fell only because more people stopped looking for work and we... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000272-dim-labor-report-us-88k-jobs.html 2013-04-05T22:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1997172-japan-central-bank-revamps-policy-to-boost-economy.html TOKYO (AP) — Japan is taking aggressive action to lift consumer prices, encourage borrowing and help pull the world's third-largest economy out of a long slump. Like the U.S. Federal Reserve, Japan's central bank plans to flood its financial system with more money — its most far-reaching step to date to get consumers and companies to borrow and spend. The... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:38:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1997172-japan-central-bank-revamps-policy-to-boost-economy.html 2013-04-04T17:38:07Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1992906-us-factory-orders-up-3-percent-february.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories rose sharply in February from January on a surge in volatile demand for commercial aircraft. The gain offset a drop in key orders that signal business investment. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that factory orders increased 3 percent in February. That's up from a 1 percent decline in January and the biggest... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:17:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1992906-us-factory-orders-up-3-percent-february.html 2013-04-02T15:17:49Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1986522-us-consumer-spending-income-jump-february.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers stepped up spending in February after their income jumped, aided by a stronger job market that offset some of the drag from higher taxes. The gains led economists to predict stronger economic growth at the start of the year. Consumer spending rose 0.7 percent in February from January, the Commerce Department said Friday. I... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:05:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1986522-us-consumer-spending-income-jump-february.html 2013-03-29T14:05:15Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1984314-us-economy-expands-04-percent-rate.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster but still anemic rate at the end of last year. However, there is hope that growth accelerated in early 2013 despite higher taxes and cuts in government spending. The economy grew at an annual rate of 0.4 percent in the October-December quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That was sli... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:06:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1984314-us-economy-expands-04-percent-rate.html 2013-03-28T13:06:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1980652-housing-manufacturing-us-economy-lift.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Gains in housing and manufacturing propelled the U.S. economy over the winter, according to reports released Tuesday, and analysts say they point to the resilience of consumers and businesses as government spending cuts kick in. U.S. home prices rose 8.1 percent in January, the fastest annual rate since the peak of the housing boom in th... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:18:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1980652-housing-manufacturing-us-economy-lift.html 2013-03-26T20:18:19Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1940624-job-gains-cut-unemployment-to-77-pct-4-year-low.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market isn't just growing. It's accelerating. Employers added 236,000 jobs in February and drove down the unemployment rate to 7.7 percent, its lowest level in more than four years. The gains signal that companies are confident enough in the economy to intensify hiring even in the face of tax increases and government spe... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:44:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1940624-job-gains-cut-unemployment-to-77-pct-4-year-low.html 2013-03-08T22:44:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1938540-us-household-wealth-regains-pre-recession-peak.html WASHINGTON (AP) — It took 5½ years. Surging stock prices and steady home-price increases have finally allowed Americans to regain the $16 trillion in wealth they lost to the Great Recession. The gains are helping support the economy and could lead to further spending and growth. The recovered wealth — most of it from higher stock price... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:28:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1938540-us-household-wealth-regains-pre-recession-peak.html 2013-03-07T23:28:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932712-us-service-firms-grows-fastest-pace-year.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. service companies grew in February at the fastest pace in a year, buoyed by higher sales, more new orders and solid job growth. The gain suggests higher taxes have yet to slow consumer spending on services. The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 56 in February from 55.2 ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:36:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932712-us-service-firms-grows-fastest-pace-year.html 2013-03-05T21:36:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1925876-jump-factory-growth-lifts-hopes-us-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Busier factories and growing optimism among consumers could help the U.S. economy withstand the drag from government spending cuts and tax increases this year. Manufacturing grew in February at the fastest pace in 20 months, according to a report Friday from the Institute for Supply Management. And a survey from the University of Michiga... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:56:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1925876-jump-factory-growth-lifts-hopes-us-economy.html 2013-03-01T21:56:37Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1924914-us-factories-best-growth-june-2011.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace since June 2011, buoyed by increases in new orders and production. The third straight month of growth suggests factories may help the economy this year after slumping through most of 2012. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that its index of factory activity rose la... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:21:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1924914-us-factories-best-growth-june-2011.html 2013-03-01T16:21:45Z