Economic (and consumer spending, more specifically) growth moderated mid-summer.
A Slackening Rebound: August 24 – 28
June Was OK, But What About July? July 20 – 24
More half decent for June, but jobless claims rose in mid-July.
Was April the Bottom? Week of May 25 – 29
Consumers spent far less in April, but their sentiment stabilized in May.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 