Consumer spending edged up modestly in April but personal income growth was the slowest in five months, raising concerns about the ability of Americans to keep spending in the future.
Us Consumer Spending Up 0.3 Percent In April
MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune: Business
Fri, 06/01/2012 - 5:35am
Topics: consumer spending economy income growth
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