Stories tagged with "consumer spending"

Stocks jump after better-than-expected jobs report by indystar

NEW YORK — Stocks jumped today after the government’s employment report showed fewer jobs were cut in February than expected. Major stock indexes climbed more than 1... – Mar 05, 2010 at 4:53 PM in Business

Take this jobless recovery by indystar

In the mornings, as I bump and grind my way to work over moonscape streets in a foreign car made in America for below-union wages, I usually listen to the public radio program... – Mar 03, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

State hopes Web site will lure business by indystar

Economic development recruiters insist that face-to-face contact and a handshake are two of the best ways to lure — and secure — new business to Indiana. But... – Feb 24, 2010 at 8:06 AM in Business

Report: Consumers spent modestly in January by indystar

Americans backed off from holiday spending in January, but retail sales rose for a third month in a row compared with a year earlier, largely because of gas price hikes, according... – Feb 10, 2010 at 8:10 AM in Business

Stocks trade mixed as European debt woes remain by indystar

12:30 PM UPDATE — Stocks trade mix Stocks traded mixed today as investors remained wary about the strength of the economic recovery and mounting debt in Europe. The... – Feb 08, 2010 at 12:32 PM in Business

Return of $3 gas to Indianapolis by Bruce Smith

Prices are expected to keep rising. Only a few days into the new year and gasoline prices are headed up again around Indianapolis, probably flirting with $3 a gallon in a few days... – Jan 07, 2010 at 8:26 AM in Marion County

Incomes, spending post solid gains in November by indystar

WASHINGTON — Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months, while spending posted a second straight increase. But economists caution that the gains remain too... – Dec 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Business

Joyful and triumphant -- despite the hard times by indystar

Now begins the holiday season, our annual extravaganza of travel, shopping, worshipping, eating and deep emotions. Some treasure every moment of it. Some look anxiously for gold... – Nov 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

News on home sales, joblessness lifts stocks by indystar

NEW YORK — A drop in unemployment claims and a rise in home sales pulled the stock market higher in light trading ahead of Thanksgiving. Modest gains Wednesday left the Dow... – Nov 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Retailers to stretch out Cyber Monday deals by indystar

(Find list of Cyber Monday deals at bottom of story) NEW YORK — Retailers are thinking beyond Cyber Monday — a holiday marketing promotion many push for the Monday... – Nov 24, 2009 at 7:59 AM in Business

Our hard-won savings are earning much less by indystar

NEW YORK — The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first time since... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Auto sales boost retail figures' 1.4 percent rise in October by indystar

WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October, but the gain largely reflected a big rebound in auto sales. Sales fell at many other retail stores as consumer... – Nov 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Business

Unemployment now in double digits most recent comment by AlijahH

Many consumers are unemployed and having a hard... – Dec 10, 2009 at 12:27 AM

Indiana University forecast: Indiana economy to slowly rebound in 2010 by Jeff Swiatek

Indiana’s economy is headed for a rebound in 2010 but don’t expect it to be robust. In their annual forecast, Indiana University economists today crept out on an... – Nov 05, 2009 at 9:52 AM in Business

Debit is the card of choice for consumers by indystar

Fears about economy have led many to put away the credit card The recession has cooled the American ardor for living on credit. After years of saying “Charge it,”... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Dow passes 10,000 amid cheers by indystar

Some wonder if level will hold NEW YORK — When the Dow Jones industrial average first passed 10,000, traders tossed commemorative caps and uncorked champagne. This time... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Retail sales, Alcoa propel stocks by indystar

NEW YORK — The stock market resumed its rally after getting encouraging readings on two of the best gauges of the economy’s health: consumer spending and corporate... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Rate is highest since 1983 by indystar

More jobs were cut than expected, raising fears that consumer spending will stay flat WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September, the highest since... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Hoosiers join nation in worries about economy by Tom Spalding

Hoosiers, like nation, remain worried about sputtering economy Bob Watson feels lucky to have a job. Lindy Cosme has a job, but not one she went to college for. Ronnie Woodfork has... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Consumers slash borrowing by biggest amount on record by indystar

Economists: Such behavior could spell a lethargic recovery WASHINGTON — The amount Americans owe on credit cards and other consumer loans plunged a record $21.6 billion in... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities