Shoppers did their part this holiday season, spending more on clothes, jewelry and luxury items than last year, according to new sales tallies from MasterCard SpendingPulse, which tracks purchases by credit card, cash and other…
Consumer sentiment inched higher again in December to its highest level in six months. The index’s slow rise is consistent with a gradually-improving U.S. economy. Further, provided the economy generates a lot of jobs next year…
Americans are returning to indulging in specialty foods the way they did before the recession, and they’ll likely make big purchases of these affordable luxuries during the holidays. A recent survey showed 63% of American consu…
Retail sales have perked up, but consumers aren’t resuming their old habit of using credit cards to splurge on gifts. According to a new poll, more than half of American adults say they’re sticking with cash this holiday shoppi…
The Conference Board’s index of leading economic indicators rose an impressive 1.1% in November — its biggest gain in eight months. It provides further evidence that the U.S. expansion is gaining momentum and will likely grow …