consumer spending
Low US Weekly Jobless Claims, Solid Consumer Spending Showcase Economy’s Strength
October 31, 2024
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week and consumer spending increased more than expected in September, showcasing the economy's strength heading into the final stretch of 2024 and just days before next Tuesday's presidential election. Though prices pushed higher last month, inflation is firmly on a downward trend, with other data on Thursday showing labor costs posting their smallest gain in more than three years in the third quarter. The data likely keeps the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates next week and possibl...
Lodging Demand Increases Amidst Increased Consumer Confidence, According to PwC
PwC US | May 22, 2017
Consumer spending will be key driver of economic growth into 2018 New York, NY, May 22, 2017 – Encouraged by the prospect of a strengthening economy, US lodging performance continued to improve in the first quarter of 2017 according to the updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US. Despite a weak first quarter GDP growth estimate of 0.7 percent, lodging demand increased at the strongest quarterly rate since the first quarter of 2015, supporting modest growth in both occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Overall, revenue per available room ("RevPAR") increased 3.4 percent. Reinforced by rising employment, higher real inco...
