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U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
July 11, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The American people are feeling more confident about spending, if last month’s consumer borrowing numbers are any indicator. Borrowing patterns tend to correlate directly with...

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Consumer Spending In Japan May Be Buoyed By Labor Demand
Consumer Spending In Japan May Be Buoyed By Labor Demand
May 31, 2017  |  Economy

Tight labor conditions in Japan may give a boost to consumer spending in Japan, Reuters reported. The demand for workers in the country is at...

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US Retail Slumps For Second Month
US Retail Slumps For Second Month
April 17, 2017  |  Retail

Retail sales in the U.S. fell for the second month running in March, said the U.S. Department of Commerce in its latest release. This, combined...

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