All the good intentions of hopful builders and manufacturers cannot change the fact that U.S. consumers not only lack the means to spend more, but also the inclination.
Entries Tagged as 'Economy'
Mixed Signals Speak to State of Economy: January 2012
February 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Economy
Tags: construction·Economy·holiday hangover·manufacturing·planned layoffs·retail·retailers
Big Banks Getting Off Easy In Settlement on Illegal Foreclosures?
January 26th, 2012 · No Comments · Mortgages
Though proponents to the settlement characterize it as little more than a slap on the wrist, big banks could soon be required to shell out some cash to homeowners affected by deceptive lending and foreclosing practices.
Tags: Ally·bank of america·banks·Chase·Citi·Economy·Foreclosures·homeowners·Mortgages·Settlement·U.S.·Wells Fargo
Economists Predict GDP Growth of 2+ Percent in 2012
January 23rd, 2012 · No Comments · Economy
Of 63 respondents, two-thirds see the U.S. GDP improving no more than two percent in 2012.
Tags: economic growth·Economy·GDP·NABE·National Association of Business Economists
Are Consumers Crashing From Dramatic Holiday Credit Surge?
January 11th, 2012 · No Comments · Consumer Debt
Whatever the form of new credit we took on this holiday season, it seems we are are crashing pretty hard from the thrill of it all.
Tags: big banks·Consumer Credit·credit·Credit Cards·Debit Cards·debt·economic recovery·Economy·holiday shopping·Unemployment
