Rising Gas Prices Crimp Americans’ SpendingRising Gas Prices Crimp Americans’ SpendingHigher gas prices are crimping consumer spending and slowing the already-weak U.S. economy. And they could get worse in the coming months.Associated PressAssociated Press
Consumer Spending Flat, But Confidence Rises Slightly [AUDIO]Consumer Spending Flat, But Confidence Rises Slightly [AUDIO]The news from the consumer spending/consumer confidence front seems to be better, but not by much.Joe CutterJoe Cutter
Stocks Edge Lower After Consumer Spending SlidesStocks Edge Lower After Consumer Spending SlidesStocks are closing lower for the seventh day out of the last eight after the government reported that U.S. consumers cut their spending last month.Associated PressAssociated Press