Steady Gains in Retail Sales Hint at Broader Growth
By Covering Business October 19, 2012
Retail sales are up about 5% over last year. Here’s what it means for the economy.
Amid Signs of Growth, Concern Over 2012
By Covering Business December 15, 2011
The economy is showing hints of life, but economists have not ruled out another recession.
Consumers Scale Back, Threatening Recovery
By Covering Business
American shoppers’ lavish spending habits have receded at an inopportune moment for the economy.