Retail sales point to stronger third-quarter consumer spending
Source: Reuters
(Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose in September as Americans bought more cars and gasoline, while a gauge of consumer spending pointed to stronger-than-expected economic growth in the third quarter.
Retail sales increased 1.1 percent, the Commerce Department said on Monday, beating expectations after an upwardly revised 1.2 percent rise in August.
Retail sales outside of autos, gasoline and building materials -- a barometer of consumer spending known as core retail sales -- rose 0.9 percent last month
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/15/us-retail-sales-idUSBRE89E0P320121015
Yay! Another good debate point for the President Tuesday night.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)New clothes for my job. More winter wear for the 850 miles north we now are.
Oh, and beer. The beer is incredible up here and we've been trying all kinds of local craft beers.
titaniumsalute
(4,742 posts)In PA try Intercourse Brewing, Victory Brewing, and Pennsylvania Brewing (Pittsburgh.)
Wednesdays
(17,408 posts)I'm trying to do my part as much as I can... Patronizing local mom-and-pop restaurants over the corporate chains, etc.
ffr
(22,671 posts)Who would have thunk, give the RW temper tantrums about the sky falling.
Let's win this thing people. Get Out the Vote. Vote early, vote overwhelmingly!