WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer confidence fell more than expected in July amid an outbreak of COVID-19 infections across the country, threatening the economy’s recovery from an unprecedented recession caused by the pandemic. FILE PHOTO: A shopper is seen wearing a mask while shopping at a Walmart store in North …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Housing construction in the US increased in June in nearly four years amid reports of growing demand for housing in suburbs and rural areas, as companies allow employees to work from their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. FILE PHOTO: A new home construction site is seen in …
Read More »United States consumer spending recovers; falling revenue, rising COVID-19 cases looming
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer spending rebounded in the largest amount on record in May, but earnings are unlikely to be sustainable as revenue will decline and is expected to further decrease as Millions lose their unemployment checks starting next month. The surge in spending reported by the Commerce Department …
Read More »United States consumer spending recovers; falling revenue, rising COVID-19 cases looming
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer spending rebounded in the largest amount on record in May, but earnings are unlikely to be sustainable as revenue will decline and is expected to further decrease as Millions lose their unemployment checks starting next month. The surge in spending reported by the Commerce Department …
Read More »United States consumer spending recovers; falling revenue, rising COVID-19 cases looming
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US consumer spending rebounded in the largest amount on record in May, but earnings are unlikely to be sustainable as revenue will decline and is expected to further decrease as Millions lose their unemployment checks starting next month. The surge in spending reported by the Commerce Department …
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