Consumer Analysis

Consumer Prices Reach Deflation Status
Deflation a risk as monthly core CPI inflation falls in October.
Are Consumers Packing It In?
Worsening conditions keep them from spending a windfall.
The Pain Is Not Over for Consumers
Expect 2009 to be worse for employment, retail sales, and income growth.
Retail Sales Tumble Further
Weakness is widespread.
Deteriorating Labor Market Stresses Consumers
Extension of unemployment benefits would help laid-off workers.
More Consumer Analysis

In Brief

Online Retail Sales Slow Sharply
E-commerce fails to avoid retail spending slump, outlook dark for the holidays.
Low but Stable Confidence
University of Michigan index remains stable in November.
Some Help for Distressed Homeowners Coming
This will not be enough to stem the flow of foreclosures.
More In Brief

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 22
Balance Sheets
Conditions continue to deteriorate.
October 7
Holiday Outlook
It will not be a merry Christmas.
October 2
Financial Panic and the Consumer Outlook
Conditions will worsen significantly.
More Consumer Outlooks

Energy and the Consumer
Automotive Gas Costs
$/gallon

Site:  Home | Consumer Analysis | In Brief | Weekly Sales Summary | Consumer Outlooks | Key Indicators | Tools
Account Management/Info:  My Account | E-Mail Setup | Terms of Service | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Login

Trust-e Logo for privacy statement

Moody's Economy.com, 121 North Walnut Street, Suite 500, West Chester, PA 19380, United States

Copyright © 2008 Moody's Analytics, Inc. Reproduction and/or redistribution of material from any Moody's Economy.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited.