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Americans Most Upbeat in Five Years as Firings Slow: Economy
*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
*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
*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...