Personal income surged in January as Americans received $600 stimulus checks, leading to new optimism about the nation’s recovery from the pandemic. The monthly report […]
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Real Disposable Income Rises Sharply, Driven by One-Time Bonuses
Personal income increased in January, as employer optimism surrounding the recent tax bill made its way to consumers’ wallets. The 0.4% increase in January released […]
Five Things to Watch For in the March Personal Income and Outlays Report
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 […]
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 […]
Consumers May Have Hit Their Savings Peak
April 1, 2015 By Marguerite Ward A steady rise in personal income and an uptick in consumer spending suggest that slowly, but surely, the consumer […]
Personal Income Growth Falls Short, Spending Down in First Report of 2015
By Marguerite Ward Personal income grew less than expected and personal spending decreased more than expected in January. Still, both indicators are faring better on […]
The Gap Between Personal Income and Outlays is Expected to Continue in March
It’s all about the jobs market April 29, 2012 By Natalia V. Osipova American consumers’ appetite continue to outpace salaries and wages. Analysts say […]
Consumer Spending Accelerates, But Income Doesn’t Keep Up the Pace
MARCH 30, 2012 By Natalia V. Osipova Two months of solid consumer spending shows the U.S. recovery is gathering momentum. But it’s not yet time […]
First Report on Personal Income and Spending in 2012 got a Weak Start
MARCH 1, 2012 By Natalia V. Osipova Americans saw their income rise again in January, but spending remained flat for the third month in a […]