Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Level Since July
The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment climbed to 82.6 in April, the highest level since July, from a four-month low of 80 in March.
April 11, 2014Consumer Spending Increases by Most in Three Months
Consumer spending in the United States rose in February by the most in three months as incomes increased, a sign that economic momentum was returning as Americans recovered from an unusually harsh winter.
March 28, 2014Consumer Spending, Income Climb in January
Consumer spending and personal income increased in January, the Commerce Department said.
March 3, 2014Consumer Spending Rises in December
Consumer spending rose 0.4% in December, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 31.
January 31, 2014Consumer Spending Remains Strong in November
Consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, the largest increase in five months, the Commerce Department reported.
December 24, 2013Consumer Spending Rises Slightly in September
Consumer spending increased slightly in September as households banked money ahead of the partial government shutdown, the Commerce Department reported Nov.8.
November 8, 2013Consumer Price Index Rises for Third Month
The consumer price index rose 0.2% in July, its third consecutive increase, the Labor Department said Thursday.
August 15, 2013Consumer Price Index Rises on Higher Gasoline Prices
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in June on higher gasoline prices, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
July 16, 2013Consumer Price Index Rises in May
The consumer price index rose 0.1% in May, after dropping in April, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
June 18, 2013Consumer Price Index Unchanged in January
The consumer price index was unchanged in January, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
January 16, 2013