French consumers still spending
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French consumer spending rises more than expected as clothing sales recover.
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US consumer spending rebounded in July, a sign the economy may be emerging from an early summer decline. Consumer spending rose 0.8% last month, boosted by car and retail sales.
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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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Flat-screen televisions sold like hot cakes in France last year but shoppers shunned new cars as overall household consumption grew by 2.1 percent, the national statistics institute INSEE said Tuesday.
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France announced plans Tuesday to spend over 1 billion euros (&#36;1.2 billion) on tax breaks and other incentives to encourage companies to keep jobs in the country rather than going abroad.
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The holidays may be over, but the shopping hasn't stopped.
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European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet has attacked France for being Europe's "number one spender". Mr Trichet warned that in comparison to its GDP, the country was well on the way to spending much more than its European neighbours during 2007. The warning came as Prime Minister Francois Fillon warned that France's finances were in a "critical" state. French finances have caused friction with Europe, with France under pressure to cut its budget deficit.
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France has millions of DSL customers, who pray nothing goes wrong. High-tech service in France is like service in a Parisian cafe -- intermittent and snooty.
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The most expensive film in French history is released to scathing reviews but is proof that there remains a market for its hero
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Consumers boosted their spending in July by the largest amount in six months, offering hope that the current economic slowdown may not be as severe as some had feared.
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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 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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Consumers are escalating their purchases on the Internet, but concerns  still remain regarding the safety of online purchases.
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US consumer spending picks up again, official figures show, but retailers are still  concerned about Christmas spending.
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French consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in August and were up 2.4 percent from the same month last year, the national statistics institute INSEE reported, citing definitive figures.
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Economy: With consumer confidence down and spending up, shoppers wrestle with &#39;stop-and-go&#39; mixed signals. By Andrea K. Walker.
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The pound was steady as a UK consumer confidence survey provided further evidence that consumer spending is on the wane as the Bank of Engand's latest interest rate hikes take their toll.
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France's economy grew by a 0.5 percent in the first quarter, the state statistics agency said Friday, thanks in part to a pickup in consumer spending. But the growth was slower than the 0.6 percent expansion forecast by analysts.