Analysis: New data on pending home sales and consumer spending
Consumer spending is being canceled out by inflation, and real estate experts believe the housing market has finally bottomed out.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Banks loosen credit standards as consumer spending improves
Credit standards are loosening as banks compete for loans, consumer spending increases and the lending industry starts to return to normal.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
December new home sales improve to second-worst month ever
Americans should take the latest news of a "surge" in December new home sales with grain of salt; December followed the worst month on record.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
The puzzle of rising retail sales and falling consumer confidence
New reports on higher retail sales and lower consumer confidence present conflicting data; economists say expectation is a better barometer.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Revised U.S. GDP barely exceeds low third quarter expectations
The U.S. GDP, driven by consumer spending, was higher in the third quarter than expected, but that did little to lower the unemployment rate.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Trade deficit widens unexpectedly to record one-month increase
The trade deficit widened 19 percent in June, leading some economists to fear the economy is headed from recovery to double-dip recession...
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
New home sales fall to record low in May after tax credit expires
New home sales plunged to a record low in May after the home buyer tax credit expired, further hobbling a limping U.S. economic recovery.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Low retail sales, rising consumer confidence calm volatile stocks
Weak retail sales contrasted with a rising consumer confidence report to narrow trading and reduce stock market volatility on Friday.
Friday, June 11th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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