Kelli Grant

Senior Consumer Reporter, SmartMoney.com

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Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the US economy, so the holiday shopping season is an important measure of economic recovery.

Holiday Shopping, China and Economic Recovery

Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the US economy, so the holiday shopping season is an important measure of economic recovery.

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Consumer spending is 70 percent of the US economy, so what did Black Friday and Cyber Monday reveal about this year's holiday season?

Consumer Spending and Economic Recovery

Consumer spending is 70 percent of the US economy, so what did Black Friday and Cyber Monday reveal about this year's holiday season?

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Interest rates for the US Treasury, business firms and home-buyers are going down but, despite new regulations, the rates for credit card borrowing are going up.

As Interest Rates Tumble, Credit Card Rates Climb

Interest rates for the US Treasury, business firms and home-buyers are going down but, despite new regulations, the rates for credit card borrowing are going up.

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