Are Consumers Freaking Out?
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A steep consumer confidence slide released Friday would hobble the overall economy.
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Apparel retailers may be  facing a doom-and-gloom sales environment in the near future,  but many are anxious to prove to a skeptical marketplace they  have got what it takes to be recession-proof.
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Skeptical economists and a worried public question whether the rebates for more than 130 million Americans and tax breaks for businesses will be quick enough or effective enough to avert a recession
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Investors may have overreacted to the retailer's upbeat December same-store sales.
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Consumers are becoming skittish about the potential dangers of e-commerce, survey says.
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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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Americans shopped hesitantly in May, giving retailers some relief from a dismal showing in April but still raising questions about how strong consumer spending will be in the months ahead.
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Retailers consider the potential of mobile commerce, but warily.
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Consumers, the heart of the American economy, are showing signs of flagging in a worrying development 10 weeks ahead of November 2 elections, analysts said.
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Consumers are more worried about interest rate rises than at any time since November 2004, a survey suggests.
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Investors were concerned that the U.S. credit crisis would crimp demand among U.S. consumers for Asiaâs exports.
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To casual consumers of campaign news - and that would be most voters - the past week may have been particularly perplexing.
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Consumers have been rattled this month by a surge in gasoline prices, a weakening job market and signs that the housing market is skidding.
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NEW YORK (Billboard) - Last minute release-date changes for  three superstar albums have made nervous retailers even more  anxious about their prospects during the holiday season.
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Little fallout reported from service pack, but maybe it's because everyone's being cautious.
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More retailers are offering candy at the checkout. Is this sweet success or a lack of focus?
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Manufacturers and consumer advocates offer a handful of precautions to lessen the chance of a meltdown.