spending News Updates

Business

Consumer Spending Rises 0.1% in February for Third Month

Personal spending barely increased in February, and the prior month’s advance was revised down as Americans saved more of their incomes.

March 28, 2016
Business

Consumer Spending Rises in January by Most in Eight Months

Consumer purchases climbed in January by the most in eight months, fueled by faster earnings growth and indicating the biggest part of the U.S. economy gained momentum at the start of 2016.

February 26, 2016
Business

Consumer Spending Tapers in December as Americans Pad Savings

Household spending cooled in December as Americans used gains in incomes to boost their savings.

February 1, 2016
Business

Gain in Consumer Spending Accompanied by Rising Incomes

An increase in consumer purchases in November was accompanied by rising wages and scant inflation, indicating the biggest part of the U.S. economy will continue to underpin growth.

December 23, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Rises Little in September

Household spending rose less than forecast in September, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy ended a strong quarter on a weak note.

October 30, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Rose More Than Forecast in August

Household spending climbed more than forecast in August and incomes also rose as the biggest part of the U.S. economy continued to power past a global slowdown.

September 28, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Rises in July as Wages Pick Up

Consumer purchases climbed in July as incomes grew, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy was off to a good start to the quarter.

August 28, 2015
Business

Americans Kept Spending in June to End Stronger Second Quarter

American households kept spending in June, capping a stronger quarterly performance for the biggest part of the economy.

August 3, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Rises by Most in Almost Six Years

Household spending climbed in May by the most in almost six years, buoyed by gains in incomes as the U.S. job market strengthened.

June 25, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Stalled in April as Americans Saved More

Consumer purchases unexpectedly stalled in April as Americans used income gains to shore up savings, raising the risk the biggest part of the economy may take time to gain momentum after a slow start to the year.

June 1, 2015