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U.S. Consumer Spending Increases 0.2% in January
The Economy

U.S. Consumer Spending Increases 0.2% in January

“Consumers shielded the economy from global headwinds for most of 2019 but they won’t prove immune to the coronavirus outbreak."
By Matthew Heller | February 28, 2020
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 14-Year High
The Economy

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 14-Year High

The gain reflected a surge in confidence among lower-income households that have benefited from the GOP's tax cuts.
By Matthew Heller | March 19, 2018
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Hurricane Harvey Buffets Builder Confidence
The Economy

Hurricane Harvey Buffets Builder Confidence

The National Association of Home Builders index falls 3 points but "builder confidence is still on very firm ground."
By Matthew Heller | September 18, 2017
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GOP Voters Fuel Rise in Consumer Sentiment
The Economy

GOP Voters Fuel Rise in Consumer Sentiment

The gain "represents the result of an unprecedented partisan divergence, with Democrats expecting recession and Republicans expecting robust growth."
By Matthew Heller | February 27, 2017
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Consumer Sentiment Falls Below 13-Year High
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Falls Below 13-Year High

The post-election boost to sentiment may have fizzled but February's reading was still among the five highest in the past decade.
By Matthew Heller | February 13, 2017
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Consumer Sentiment Gets Post-Election Boost
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Gets Post-Election Boost

The University of Michigan's index reaches its highest level in nearly two years, reflecting consumers' initial reactions to Donald Trump's victory.
By Matthew Heller | December 12, 2016
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Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in October
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in October

A closely watched index shows its first advance in four months as consumers also express optimism about their personal finances.
By Matthew Heller | October 19, 2015
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Destination Unknown
Workplace Issues

Destination Unknown

Large increases in the minimum wage could have severe long-term effects.
By Economist Staff | July 28, 2015
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Heating Bills Fuel Drop in Consumer Confidence
The Economy

Heating Bills Fuel Drop in Consumer Confidence

In preliminary results for March, the University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment fell to 91.2, from 95.4 last month.
By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2015
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Consumer Sentiment Wavers
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Wavers

A five-point drop in the University of Michigan survey means lower consumer spending could last for awhile.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 13, 2015
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Consumer Spending Hits Speed Bump
The Economy

Consumer Spending Hits Speed Bump

Personal consumption expenditures decreased $40 billion, or 0.3%, in December, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said, mostly due to slowing car sales.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 2, 2015
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Wanted: More Accountants
Management Accounting

Wanted: More Accountants

HR professionals say they have more openings for staff accountants than last year, but companies are still exercising restraint when filling positions.
By Iris Dorbian | July 14, 2014
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