Consumers have been a bright spot for the U.S. economy, but their outlook may be tenuous.
Consumer Spending Rises, Q2 GDP Growth Narrows: August 26 – 30
Trade, Business Investment Weigh on Q2 GDP: July 22 – 26
Economic growth slowed during the spring.
Consumers Went Shopping in June: July 15 – 19
Retail sales accelerated, but overall economic activity slowed in June.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 