US retail sales up slightly, cast shadow on Q4 outlook US retail sales increased less than expected in November as Americans cut back on discretionary spending despite a strong labour market. Business • 13 Dec 19
US consumer spending posts biggest increase since 2009 US consumer spending increased by the biggest gain in more than nine and a half years in March, but price pressures remained muted, with a ... Business • 29 Apr 19
US consumer spending tumbles in December US consumer spending in December took its biggest dive in nearly a decade, retreating during a month when Wall Street suffered a historic rout, according ... Business • 01 Mar 19
US economy slows in Q1 as consumer spending brakes The US economy slowed in the first quarter as consumer spending grew at its weakest pace in nearly five years. Business • 27 Apr 18
US consumer spending rose in December US consumer spending accelerated in December as households bought motor vehicles and cold weather boosted demand for utilities amid a rise in wages. Business • 30 Jan 17
US consumer spending surges in April US consumer spending recorded its biggest increase in more than six years in April and inflation rose steadily, new figures show today. Business • 31 May 16
US consumer spending flat, savings at 3-year high US consumer spending was unchanged in December as households cut back on purchases of cars and unseasonably mild weather weighed on demand for utilities. Business • 01 Feb 16
US consumer spending rises in July US consumer spending rose in July as households stepped up car purchases, offering further evidence of strength in the economy that keeps the door open ... Business • 28 Aug 15
US consumer spending inches higher US consumers barely increased their spending in July after their income grew more slowly. Business • 30 Aug 13
US consumers cut back on spending Americans cut back on spending in April after their income failed to grow, a sign economic growth may be slowing. Business • 31 May 13
US consumer spending up 0.2% in January US consumers increased their spending modestly in January when taxes rose, but they cut back sharply on major purchases that signal confidence in the economy. Business • 01 Mar 13
Storm holds back US consumer spending People in the US cut back on spending last month and saw no growth in their income. Business • 30 Nov 12
