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Are consumers in China changing their spending habits?

by Jennifer Pak
Jan 11, 2019
We asked shoppers in Shanghai if they're feeling the economic slowdown.
Customers look at iPhones on display at an Apple Store on this month in Beijing.
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Five things to look out for with China in 2019

by Jennifer Pak
Jan 4, 2019
There are many mixed signals on China's economy in 2019.
Shanghai's skyline from the bund. 
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Feeling pressured? Americans pushed to overspend this holiday season

by Justin Ho and Leila Goldstein
Nov 20, 2018
New survey finds nearly half of Americans feel pressured to overspend on gifts.
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Consumer spending increases again. How long will that last?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 29, 2018
U.S. consumer spending rose for a 7th straight month in September, according the the Commerce Department. Economists expect that trend to continue despite slow wage growth.  
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Consumer spending increases again. How long will that last?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 29, 2018
U.S. consumer spending rose for a 7th straight month in September, according the the Commerce Department. Economists expect that trend to continue despite slow wage growth.  
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With holiday shopping approaching, consumers weigh pocketbook issues

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 26, 2018
Consumer sentiment has been strong.
The billions of dollars spent on holiday shopping each year leaves out one big piece of the gift-giving puzzle.
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With holiday shopping approaching, consumers weigh pocketbook issues

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 26, 2018
Consumer sentiment has been strong.
The billions of dollars spent on holiday shopping each year leaves out one big piece of the gift-giving puzzle.
Sean Gallup/Getty Images
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China's latest buzz term could worry businesses

by Jennifer Pak
Oct 19, 2018
"Consumption downgrade" is a popular phrase as Chinese consumers curb spending.
The success of firms selling instant noodles and pickled mustard greens have fueled a perception among Chinese citizens that the country is on a “consumption downgrade.”
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China's latest buzz term could worry businesses

by Jennifer Pak
Oct 19, 2018
"Consumption downgrade" is a popular phrase as Chinese consumers curb spending.
The success of firms selling instant noodles and pickled mustard greens have fueled a perception among Chinese citizens that the country is on a “consumption downgrade.”
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Why housing sales are stalling

by Mitchell Hartman
Sep 25, 2018
Economic growth has been accelerating this year — unemployment is low, wages have been edging up and so has consumer spending. So you’d think the housing sector, which usually benefits from favorable conditions for consumers and working people, would be booming right now. But what was looking like a really good year for housing sales […]
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