Consumer Spending

US Economy Sees More Growth Than Expected In Q3

US Economy Sees More Growth Than Expected In Q3
US Economy Sees More Growth Than Expected In Q3
November 29, 2016  |  Earnings

Worries of an impending economic slowdown have largely been quelled for the time being. In the latest revision to the GDP estimate, the Commerce Department...

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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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