Tag Archives: spending

Americans Most Upbeat in Five Years as Firings Slow: Economy

Written by Market Caliber Team | May 2, 2013 | 0

*from www.bloomberg.com, May 2, 2013 (To view original article click here.) Take Away #1: Consumer sentiment climbed last week to the highest level in more than five years and claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped, indicating the...

Economy in U.S. Grew at Revised 0.4% Pace in Fourth Quarter

Written by Market Caliber Team | March 28, 2013 | 0

*from www.bloomberg.com, Mar. 28, 2013 (To view original article click here.) Take Away #1: The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than previously estimated in the fourth quarter, reflecting a bigger gain in business spending and a smaller...

Americans Deal With Payroll-Tax Boost to Keep Spending

Written by Market Caliber Team | March 11, 2013 | 0

*from www.bloomberg.com, Mar. 11, 2013 (To view original article click here.) Take Away #1: Consumers and businesses are treating higher payroll taxes and federal spending cuts as just a speed bump for a U.S economy poised to accelerate later...