Consumers Fuel Faster Economic Growth
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Robust consumer spending on cars,  furniture and food helped power U.S. economic growth forward in  the third quarter at a faster pace than previously thought, the  government said on Tuesday, while underlying inflation was the  tamest in decades.
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Spending by US consumers rose in November, suggesting shoppers will continue to boost economic growth this quarter. The 0.2 percent gain in personal expenditures on goods and services
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The combination of consumer interest and saving money prompts green incentives.
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Improving labor market conditions and cheaper energy prices led to a sharp increase in a widely watched indicator of consumer confidence in the economy in December, a good sign for growth heading into the new year.
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NEW YORK -- The nation's factories, plants, and utilities expanded faster in June, suggesting hardy consumer spending is boosting confidence among manufacturers even as prices for raw materials rise.
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WASHINGTON -- 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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The more your money multiplies, the easier its growth gets.
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The US economy grew at a healthy 3.7% annual rate in the third quarter this year, bolstered by strong consumer spending and accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce Department said Friday.
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The U.S. economy is showing signs of  faster growth, according to reports released on Monday on the  Midwestern and New York City economies and U.S. personal  income.
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U.S. consumers spent more than expected in January and manufacturing unexpectedly rose in February, according to reports on Thursday that suggested the economy was poised to grow even as inflation remained a risk.
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WASHINGTON ---- The economy snapped out of a sluggish spell and grew at a faster--than--expected 3.5 percent pace in the final quarter of 2006 as consumers increased spending despite a painful housing slump.
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LONDON, September 18  /PRNewswire/ -- An improved economic environment and constantly changing consumer lifestyles are contributing to the increased production of personal care products.
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Sub-prime mortgages are growing faster than mainstream mortgages, a report says.
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Washington - With the US economy expanding at a respectable pace, companies hiring and consumers inclined to spend, Federal Reserve policy makers can feel comfortable about boosting short-term interest rates for a fourth time this year.
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Consumers are being urged to implement more energy saving moves in the fight against global warming.
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A report claims investment in creating a sustainable global economy is rising rapidly.
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Consumer spending is shown to be the main driver of the US economy in the first quarter of 2007.