Consumer confidence posts gains in June
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Consumer confidence rose in June and existing home sales fell less than expected in May, providing signs that the economy remains resilient and that the Federal Reserve may need to tighten credit policy more.
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WASHINGTON - After taking a rest in June, the nation's consumers were full of energy last month, boosting their spending by a strong 0.8 percent, a hopeful sign the economy may be emerging from a summer funk.    The over-the-month increase in consumer spending, reported by the Commerce Department on Monday, marked a turnaround from the 0.2 percent decline registered in June, when high energy prices and a sluggish job market made for more cautious buyers...
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The U.S. jobs market showed some signs  of strength in June as private employers added more jobs than  expected and planned layoffs decreased, but initial claims for  unemployment insurance edged up last week, reports showed on  Thursday.
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American consumers grew more confident in December despite underlying concerns about the health of the economy, the Conference Board reported.
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U.S. consumer spending rebounded  sharply July, government data showed on Monday, erasing the  disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the U.S.  economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.
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U.S. consumer confidence rose  unexpectedly in July and existing homes sales fell less than  forecast in June, reports showed on Tuesday, boosting market  expectations for an August rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
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A widely watched gauge of economic activity increased slightly in June, suggesting continued economic growth, though at a slow to moderate rate for the time being, a research group said on Thursday.
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A widely watched indicator of consumer confidence unexpectedly rose for the second month in a row in January, a private research group reported Tuesday.
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Consumer confidence bounced back unexpectedly in May, helped by optimism about the job market.
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NEW YORK -- The nation's consumers grew slightly more confident in December despite underlying concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.
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A widely watched indicator of consumer confidence unexpectedly rose for the second month in a row in January, hinting that the economy would continue to grow in the first half of 2005, a private research group reported Tuesday.
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US consumers delivered good news to the economy on Thursday, as data for July showed spending on goods and services was growing more quickly than at any time this year.
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Limited Brands meets same-store sales growth expectations for June.
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U.S. consumer confidence rose more  sharply than expected in September as energy costs fell and job  prospects improved slightly, a survey showed on Tuesday.
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Confidence among US consumers rose unexpectedly in January, figures show.
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US consumer confidence grew to a five-month high in December, bolstered by improved employment opportunities and cheaper energy, according to a report released on Tuesday.
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US consumer spending rebounded sharply July, government data showed on Monday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.