Consumer Spending Climbs in May
Consumer spending in the United States grew in May as Americans used gains in income to shore up household finances.
June 26, 2014White House Opposes House Spending Bill’s Truck Size, Weight Provisions
As lawmakers prepare to pass a House transportation spending bill June 10, a recent White House bulletin took issue with provisions in the bill that would allow heavier commercial trucks to operate in three states.
June 10, 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 Rises in December
Consumer spending rose 0.4% in December, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 31.
January 31, 2014Construction Spending Rises 0.8% in October
Construction spending rose 0.8% in October to the highest pace in six years, the Commerce Department reported Dec. 2.
December 2, 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, 2013Construction Spending Rises for Fifth Straight Month
Construction spending rose in August for a fifth consecutive month, the Commerce Department reported Oct. 23.
October 23, 2013Personal Spending Rises for Fourth Month
Personal spending increased for the fourth straight month in August, and July’s increase was revised upward, the Commerce Department reported Sept. 27.
September 27, 2013Personal Spending Rises for Third Month
Personal spending rose for the third straight month in July, and June’s increase was revised upward, the Commerce Department reported Aug. 30.
August 30, 2013Personal Spending Rises in June
Personal spending rose 0.5% in June, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
August 2, 2013