The first 100 days: The time-honored test of whether or not a new president has the ability to advance his agenda in Washington ends on April 29 for the Trump Administration. Love him or hate him, Trump has had an effect on personal income as unemployment drops, consumer confidence soars […]
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Shoppers Are Looking For A Discount — And TJX is Reaping The Benefits
When President Trump took office in January, Simone Wilson was worried about how it might impact her small business. Wilson, who co-owns Spartan Construction and Interior Design just outside of Seattle with her husband James, was afraid her clients might not be as willing to dig into their pockets for […]
Personal Income Rises, But Buying Power Dwindles With Inflation
Personal income increased in January but the gains were eaten up by rising prices. Personal income rose 0.4%, exceeding a 0.3% expectation. Consumer spending figures also rose by 0.2% — but a sharp disappointment compared to the previous month’s 0.5% growth. With rising prices, however, the real value after inflation […]
Income and consumption in January confirm strength of U.S. economy
Personal income and spending both rose by 0.5% in January, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported Friday. The figures indicate the American economy is improving as household income increases and consumers show regained confidence by buying more. Friday’s figures show a sharp improvement over December, when spending rose by […]
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