Consumer Analysis

Household Income 2007 Highlights
Higher real median incomes and more health insurance coverage.
Mortgages, Housing and the Consumer
The housing market is stabilizing, but risks remain.
Outlook: Income
Consumers struggle to find cash to spend.
E-Commerce Sales Respond to Rebates
Internet sales pick up in the second quarter, though year-ago growth slows.
A Pop in Population Growth
The Census Bureau's newest projections show faster population growth than previously forecast.
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In Brief

Credit Conditions Inflate Bankruptcy Filings
Reform still distorting number of filings.
More Evidence of Confidence Rebound
But confidence remains very low.
Confidence Surprisingly Slips
While up for the month, confidence fell from late July to early August.
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Weekly Sales Summary
Thorough coverage of weekly consumer
spending at chain stores accross the country
   
Analysis of Key Consumer Trends
Improve your planning with analysis of key consumer economic and demographic trends affecting consumer activity.
August 22
Income
Consumers struggle to find cash to spend.
July 29
Balance Sheets
Wealth and credit conditions tumbling.
June 19
Spending
Recessionary spending.
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Energy and the Consumer
Automotive Gas Costs
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