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US Business Inventories Spring Up Slightly in April
US Business Inventories Spring Up Slightly in April
June 15, 2023  |  Economy

America’s business inventories enjoyed a slight rebound in April, according to new Commerce Department data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Remain Undaunted by Inflation
Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Remain Undaunted by Inflation
June 15, 2023  |  Economy

The latest retail sales data brings to mind that old 1960s mantra: Keep on truckin’. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retail Sales Rose Slightly in April After 2 Months’ Decline
Retail Sales Rose Slightly in April After 2 Months’ Decline
May 16, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. retail sales climbed slightly in April following two months of decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Retailers Rethink Strategies as Consumer Spending Sinks
Retailers Rethink Strategies as Consumer Spending Sinks
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

January’s consumer spending numbers have turned out to be a temporary reprieve, as customers continue to cut back. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Oct Retail Sales up 1.3% to 8-Month High Heading Into Holiday Season
Oct Retail Sales up 1.3% to 8-Month High Heading Into Holiday Season
November 16, 2022  |  Economy

Americans are heading into the holiday shopping season spending more on essentials like food and gas, as well as big-ticket items like cars and discretionary...

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More Spending, Bigger Paychecks Shine Hope on Economic Recovery
More Spending, Bigger Paychecks Shine Hope on Economic Recovery
September 30, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer spending in August rose 0.4%, aligning with bigger paychecks and rebounding from a decline last month even as inflation stays high. Get the Full...

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Consumer Spending Jumps 1.1% in March, Inflation Up 6.6% YoY
Consumer Spending Jumps 1.1% in March, Inflation Up 6.6% YoY
April 29, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer spending across the U.S. was up 1.1% in March, according to a Friday (April 29) Commerce Department press release. The spending boost was led...

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Consumer Spending up Despite COVID, Supply Chain Issues
Consumer Spending up Despite COVID, Supply Chain Issues
October 15, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

You can’t keep the American shopper down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Retail Sales Up 0.7% in September as Inflation Continues to Rise
Retail Sales Up 0.7% in September as Inflation Continues to Rise
October 15, 2021  |  Retail

Labor Day travel and continued consumer resilience contributed to a 0.7% increase in consumer spending last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday (Oct....

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