ISM Non-Manufacturing Index: In another sign of economic recovery and improvement in the labor market, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index in February reached its highest level

Personal Income and Spending: Personal income jumped 1 percent in January, due mainly to the cut in the payroll tax. Personal spending also increased but

Existing Home Sales: Demand for existing homes has increased for five out of the last six months — sales rose 2.7 percent in January from

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Consumer Credit: Consumer credit increased in December — the third consecutive expansion after seven straight months of contraction and another indication the economic recovery is

Personal Income and Spending: Personal income and spending both increased in November and December, but personal spending outpaced income. The uptick in spending was good

S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index (HPI): Home prices across most of the largest cities in the U.S. are continuing to fall. The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city home price

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Retail Sales: While slightly weaker than in November, retail sales still increased in December from the previous month, giving another indication that the economic recovery

Consumer Credit: Consumer credit rose $1.4 billion in November following a $7 billion increase in October. Strong vehicle sales point to continued strength for non-revolving