Consumer spending helps Germany avoid recession Higher household and government spending enabled Germany, Europe's biggest economy, to avoid a recession in the third quarter, official data showed today. Business • 25 Nov 14
Consumer spending helps Germany avoid recession Higher household and government spending enabled Germany, Europe's biggest economy, to avoid a recession in the third quarter, official data showed today. Business • 25 Nov 14
Ireland set to top euro zone growth table Ireland will be the fastest growing economy in the European Union this year, according to the European Commission's autumn economic forecast. Business • 04 Nov 14
Ireland set to top euro zone growth table Ireland will be the fastest growing economy in the European Union this year, according to the European Commission's autumn economic forecast. Business • 04 Nov 14
US consumer spending falls but sentiment high US consumer spending fell for the first time in eight months in September, but a rise in consumer sentiment indicated economic growth would remain on solid ground. Business • 31 Oct 14
US consumer spending falls but sentiment high US consumer spending fell for the first time in eight months in September, but a rise in consumer sentiment indicated economic growth would remain on solid ground. Business • 31 Oct 14
Retail sales edge higher in September New CSO figures show that retail sales rose by 0.1% in September on a monthly basis, while they increased by 5.9% on an annual basis. Business • 29 Oct 14
Retail sales edge higher in September New CSO figures show that retail sales rose by 0.1% in September on a monthly basis, while they increased by 5.9% on an annual basis. Business • 29 Oct 14
US consumer spending rose 0.5% in August American consumers spent more in August, a positive sign for the US economy which appears to have shifted into a higher gear. Business • 29 Sep 14
US consumer spending rose 0.5% in August American consumers spent more in August, a positive sign for the US economy which appears to have shifted into a higher gear. Business • 29 Sep 14
US Q2 growth estimate raised to 4.6% The US economy grew at a robust annual rate of 4.6% in the second quarter, stronger than previously estimated. Business • 26 Sep 14
US Q2 growth estimate raised to 4.6% The US economy grew at a robust annual rate of 4.6% in the second quarter, stronger than previously estimated. Business • 26 Sep 14
US consumer spending down unexpectedly in July US consumer spending unexpectedly fell in July as savings rose to their highest level in more than 1-1/2 years, indicating that households remain cautious despite an acceleration in economic growth. Business • 29 Aug 14
US consumer spending down unexpectedly in July US consumer spending unexpectedly fell in July as savings rose to their highest level in more than 1-1/2 years, indicating that households remain cautious despite an acceleration in economic growth. Business • 29 Aug 14
French economy stagnant in first quarter The French economy stagnated in the first quarter and investment continued to decline but purchasing power saw an improvement. Business • 27 Jun 14
French economy stagnant in first quarter The French economy stagnated in the first quarter and investment continued to decline but purchasing power saw an improvement. Business • 27 Jun 14
US consumer spending edges higher US consumers barely opened their wallets wider in May despite rising income growth, the government said today. Business • 26 Jun 14
US consumer spending edges higher US consumers barely opened their wallets wider in May despite rising income growth, the government said today. Business • 26 Jun 14
China's industrial output up 8.8% in May China's economy showed some signs of stabilising in May as the government unveiled more stimulus measures to avert a sharper slowdown, with retail sales logging their best performance of the year. Business • 13 Jun 14
China's industrial output up 8.8% in May China's economy showed some signs of stabilising in May as the government unveiled more stimulus measures to avert a sharper slowdown, with retail sales logging their best performance of the year. Business • 13 Jun 14
US consumer spending dips as inflation creeps up US consumer spending fell for the first time in a year in April after two months of solid gains. Business • 30 May 14
US consumer spending dips as inflation creeps up US consumer spending fell for the first time in a year in April after two months of solid gains. Business • 30 May 14
US consumer spending jumps 0.9% in March US consumer spending jumped 0.9% in March, the largest increase in nearly five years. Business • 01 May 14
US consumer spending jumps 0.9% in March US consumer spending jumped 0.9% in March, the largest increase in nearly five years. Business • 01 May 14
US economy slows to just 0.1% growth in Q1 The US economy barely grew in the first three months of the year amid severe winter weather, official data showed today. Business • 30 Apr 14
US economy slows to just 0.1% growth in Q1 The US economy barely grew in the first three months of the year amid severe winter weather, official data showed today. Business • 30 Apr 14
Economy to get boost from employment & investment The Central Bank expects the economy to grow by 2% in GDP terms this year, driven by employment growth and investment by companies. Business • 04 Apr 14
Economy to get boost from employment & investment The Central Bank expects the economy to grow by 2% in GDP terms this year, driven by employment growth and investment by companies. Business • 04 Apr 14
US consumers spending more, but sentiment slips US consumer spending increased in February, but a dip in sentiment this month offered confirmation that economic growth slowed in the first quarter. Business • 28 Mar 14
US consumers spending more, but sentiment slips US consumer spending increased in February, but a dip in sentiment this month offered confirmation that economic growth slowed in the first quarter. Business • 28 Mar 14
US fourth quarter growth raised up to 2.6% US economic growth was slightly faster than previously estimated in the fourth quarter, new figures show. Business • 27 Mar 14
US fourth quarter growth raised up to 2.6% US economic growth was slightly faster than previously estimated in the fourth quarter, new figures show. Business • 27 Mar 14
US fourth quarter growth cut to 2.4% The US government has cut its estimate for fourth-quarter growth as consumer spending and exports were less robust than initially thought. Business • 28 Feb 14
US fourth quarter growth cut to 2.4% The US government has cut its estimate for fourth-quarter growth as consumer spending and exports were less robust than initially thought. Business • 28 Feb 14
US economy grew by 3.2% in 4th quarter of 2013 Robust household spending and rising exports kept the US economy on solid ground in the fourth quarter, but stagnant wages could chip away some of the momentum in early 2014. Business • 30 Jan 14
US economy grew by 3.2% in 4th quarter of 2013 Robust household spending and rising exports kept the US economy on solid ground in the fourth quarter, but stagnant wages could chip away some of the momentum in early 2014. Business • 30 Jan 14
Energy bills push up French consumer spending Cold weather pushed up French consumers' heating bills last month but their spending on other goods stagnated, while firms saw their profit margins squeezed to their tightest in nearly 30 years due to higher taxes and weak growth. Business • 24 Dec 13
Energy bills push up French consumer spending Cold weather pushed up French consumers' heating bills last month but their spending on other goods stagnated, while firms saw their profit margins squeezed to their tightest in nearly 30 years due to higher taxes and weak growth. Business • 24 Dec 13
US consumer spending brightens economic outlook US consumer spending posted its largest increase in five months in November, the latest suggestion of sustained strength in the economy. Business • 23 Dec 13
US consumer spending brightens economic outlook US consumer spending posted its largest increase in five months in November, the latest suggestion of sustained strength in the economy. Business • 23 Dec 13
US third quarter growth raised to 4.1% The US economy grew at its fastest pace in almost two years in the third quarter. Business • 20 Dec 13
US third quarter growth raised to 4.1% The US economy grew at its fastest pace in almost two years in the third quarter. Business • 20 Dec 13
US Q3 economic growth faster than expected The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as businesses restocked shelves. Business • 07 Nov 13
US Q3 economic growth faster than expected The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as businesses restocked shelves. Business • 07 Nov 13
US consumer spending gauge rises in September A gauge of US consumer spending rose in September as Americans appear to have snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods. Business • 29 Oct 13
US consumer spending gauge rises in September A gauge of US consumer spending rose in September as Americans appear to have snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods. Business • 29 Oct 13
US second quarter growth unrevised at 2.5% The US economy expanded at faster pace in the second quarter from the first quarter, a sign the US was weathering federal budget cutbacks and higher taxes. Business • 26 Sep 13
US second quarter growth unrevised at 2.5% The US economy expanded at faster pace in the second quarter from the first quarter, a sign the US was weathering federal budget cutbacks and higher taxes. Business • 26 Sep 13
Consumer sentiment steady in August Consumer sentiment was fairly steady in August, with the slight decrease reflecting weaker buying intentions as the summer sales end and the back to school expenses kick in. Business • 30 Aug 13
Consumer sentiment steady in August Consumer sentiment was fairly steady in August, with the slight decrease reflecting weaker buying intentions as the summer sales end and the back to school expenses kick in. Business • 30 Aug 13
