Consumer Analysis

Regional Spending Comparison 2008
Housing remains the dominant expense, but it varies significantly by region.
Consumer Prices Are Still Rising
Despite lower consumer confidence, there is no sign of falling prices yet.
Housing Inventories Remain High
House price declines will soon return as inventories and excess supply climb.
Personal Income: Training Wheels Will Come Off
Removal of government support will be a major hurdle for income and spending into 2011.
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In Brief

Risks to Mortgage Credit Quality Remain High
However, signs of coming improvement are growing.
Online Retail Sales Maintain Recovery
Consumers remain cautious, and growth will be slow through spring.
Fed Data Confirm Coming Credit Quality Improvement
Losses mount, but not for much longer.
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Weekly Sales Summary
Thorough coverage of weekly consumer
spending at chain stores accross the country
   
Analysis of Key Consumer Trends
Improve your planning with analysis of key consumer economic and demographic trends affecting consumer activity.
October 26
Balance Sheets
More hints at improvement on the horizon.
October 20
A Less-Bad Holiday Season
Sales will not plunge again, but growth will be scant.
September 8
Consumers Will Struggle in Early 2010
Many weights will remain even with the recession over.
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Energy and the Consumer
Automotive Gas Costs
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