Articles About U.S. Consumers
- Author:
- James I. Clark III
- Posted:
- 01.31.2011
Latest CPI Numbers Show a Still-Shaky Economy
Rising gas prices and the dearth of jobs are negatively impacting consumer confidence and bringing the first hint of inflation in a long time. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed an increase of 0.5 percent in December, primarily a result of skyrocketing gas costs, according to the Department of Labor. The AAA reports that the […]