Consumer Analysis: Fiscal Policy

Mar 10, 2009
Are the Worst Declines in Spending Behind Us?
It is possible.

Dec 24, 2008
Rebates Were Spent
Despite small spending gains.

Jul 25, 2008
Rebates Prove Preventative, Not Healing
The gas price blow could have been so much worse.

Jul 07, 2008
Washington Lends Helping Hand to Laid-Off Workers
But benefits to consumers will be limited.

Jun 16, 2008
Tax Rebates: Spending, but Not Happy About It?
Retail data suggest rebates are being spent.

Jun 13, 2008
Are Rebates Lifting Confidence?
One measure says "No!"

Jun 12, 2008
Retail Sales Show Rebate Impact
But underlying sales trends remain weak.

Jun 02, 2008
Tax Rebates: Early Thoughts
Little apparent impact.

Feb 08, 2008
Spending Tax Rebates
Consumers spend more than they say they do.

Feb 08, 2008
Congress Passes Stimulus Bill
Rebate checks expected to arrive in May.

Jan 24, 2008
Tentative Deal on Economic Stimulus Plan
Too little, too late?