Consumer Analysis

Brief Downturn and Rapid Jobs Recovery
Fewer jobs created in expansion; fewer will be lost in recession.
Banks Put the Squeeze on Lending
Reduction in the availability of credit poses a challenge to spending.
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In Brief

Demand for Consumer Credit Increases
Consumers utilize both revolving and non-revolving credit.
Retail Sales Lowered by Revisions
But outlook unchanged.
Consumer Spending Falters
Real spending growth the slowest since the last recession.
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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.
Moody's Metropolitan Comparative Advantage
April 22
Balance Sheets
Deterioration in full force.
March 27
Spending
Even the recovery will be modest.
February 21
Income
Weaker, except for this summer.
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Energy and the Consumer
Automotive Gas Costs
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