Consumer Spending

China’s Economy Has Slowest Pace Of Growth Since Early 2009
China’s Economy Has Slowest Pace Of Growth Since Early 2009
October 19, 2018  |  International

Faced with growth that is slowing, increasing debt and a trade war with the U.S., the economy in China is starting to feel the impact....

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Today In Data: Why Convenience Is King In The Digital Age
Today In Data: Why Convenience Is King In The Digital Age
October 16, 2018  |  Today In Data

While pricing is the battleground retailers often prefer to fight on, the race to the bottom isn’t really the way to consumers’ hearts. Price has...

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Five At Five: Apple Slumps In China
Five At Five: Apple Slumps In China
October 15, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes a new smartphone forecast and Alexa’s ambition...

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Retail Sales Reach $509B In September
Retail Sales Reach $509B In September
October 15, 2018  |  Retail

Falling short of economists’ expectations, retail store and restaurant sales grew by only 0.1 percent from August to September to reach a seasonally adjusted figure...

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How Much Of The Consumer’s Paycheck Goes To Amazon?
How Much Of The Consumer’s Paycheck Goes To Amazon?
October 15, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

In 2009, consumers first coined the term “Whole Paycheck” as a tongue-in-cheek way to describe the sticker shock many felt when looking at their receipts...

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PepsiCo Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Beat
PepsiCo Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Beat
October 02, 2018  |  Retail

On Indra Nooyi’s last day as PepsiCo’s chief executive, the beverage maker reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations. At the same time, the company saw...

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Fed Rate Hike Hits Consumer Confidence
Fed Rate Hike Hits Consumer Confidence
October 01, 2018  |  Loans

Last week brought a confluence of economic headlines that are slated to hit the consumer right where it hurts: the wallet – and perhaps the...

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Consumer Spending Increases 0.3 Pct; Inflation Steady In August
Consumer Spending Increases 0.3 Pct; Inflation Steady In August
September 28, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

Data released Friday (Sept. 28) shows that U.S. consumer spending grew in August by 30 basis points, as estimated by the Commerce Department. Inflation continued to...

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Consumer Confidence Hits An 18-Year High
Consumer Confidence Hits An 18-Year High
September 25, 2018  |  Economy

With a strong labor market and expectations for more growth in the economy, consumer confidence in the U.S. reached an 18-year high in September. According...

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