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UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 24 May, 2012Spending recovery runs out of steam US Economics > US Economics Focus — 21 May, 2012Labour's share of income to continue trending lower UK Consumer > UK Consumer Update — 21 May, 2012Drop in household wealth another drag on spending UK Consumer > UK Consumer Update — 15 May, 2012Lower petrol prices to add some fuel to consumer recovery Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 15 May, 2012Consumer Confidence (Apr.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Analyst — 14 May, 2012Recovery in sight, but more pain to come first This article appears in multiple services — 09 May, 2012Is household debt a problem?This article appears in multiple services — 09 May, 2012BRC Retail Sales Monitor (Apr.)Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 01 May, 2012What is the likely impact of Malaysia’s minimum wage?US Economics > US Data Response — 24 Apr, 2012Consumer Confidence (Apr.)

UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 20 Apr, 2012Consumer spending remains resilient Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 17 Apr, 2012Consumer Confidence (Mar.)This article appears in multiple services — 02 Apr, 2012Can consumers continue to support growth?Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2012Retail sales jump flattered by temporary factors This article appears in multiple services — 28 Mar, 2012Will the external sector rescue the recovery?US Economics > US Data Response — 27 Mar, 2012Consumer Confidence (Mar.)Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 26 Mar, 2012Polish retail sales data overstate consumer demand UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 22 Mar, 2012Consumer recovery underway, but looking fragile China Economics > China Economics Update — 20 Mar, 2012The view from the ground – Q1 2012 Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 19 Mar, 2012Biggest downside risk still growing

Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 12 Mar, 2012Fragile recovery still needs more policy support US Economics > US Data Response — 28 Feb, 2012Consumer Confidence (Feb.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Feb, 2012Will German consumer optimism cause a spending revival?This article appears in multiple services — 27 Feb, 2012UK Economics Update - Consumers in a sweet spot This article appears in multiple services — 22 Feb, 2012PPI payments don’t change consumer spending outlook UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 17 Feb, 2012Falling inflation offers some relief US Economics > US Data Response — 14 Feb, 2012Retail Sales (Jan.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Analyst — 13 Feb, 2012Squeeze on real pay to ease this year Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 09 Feb, 2012Some more encouraging signs on investment & confidence US Economics > US Data Response — 31 Jan, 2012Consumer Confidence (Jan.)

Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 24 Jan, 2012Retail Sales (Nov.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 20 Jan, 2012A stronger end to the year This article appears in multiple services — 20 Jan, 2012Retail Sales (Dec.)This article appears in multiple services — 10 Jan, 2012UK BRC Retail Sales Monitor (Dec.) & BCC Survey (Q4)European Economics > European Data Response — 06 Jan, 2012Euro-zone EC Survey (Dec.), Unemployment & Retail Sales (Nov.)US Economics > US Data Response — 23 Dec, 2011Durable Goods & Personal Income/ Spending (Nov.)This article appears in multiple services — 22 Dec, 2011What does 2012 hold in store?UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 15 Dec, 2011A soft start to the festive period This article appears in multiple services — 15 Dec, 2011Retail Sales (Nov.)US Economics > US Data Response — 13 Dec, 2011Retail Sales (Nov.)

Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 12 Dec, 2011Consumer Confidence (Nov.)US Economics > US Data Response — 29 Nov, 2011Consumer Confidence (Nov.)Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Weekly — 28 Nov, 2011How well will domestic demand hold up?US Economics > US Data Response — 23 Nov, 2011Durable Goods Orders & Personal Spending (Oct.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Analyst — 21 Nov, 2011Heading back into recession UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 17 Nov, 2011Labour market downturn worsens Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 10 Nov, 2011Capital spending coming under pressure China Economics > China Economics Update — 09 Nov, 2011Inflation tumbles This article appears in multiple services — 08 Nov, 2011Ind. Production (Sep.) & BRC Retail Sales Monitor (Oct.)European Economics > European Data Response — 07 Nov, 2011German Industrial Production & EZ Retail Sales (Sep.)

Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 24 Oct, 2011Households' and firms' borrowing remains depressed UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 20 Oct, 2011Squeeze on real pay intensifies Japan Economics > Japan Economics Weekly — 17 Oct, 2011What can we learn from consumer confidence?US Economics > US Data Response — 27 Sep, 2011Consumer Confidence (Sep.)Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 22 Sep, 2011Retail Sales (Jul.)China Economics > China Economics Update — 09 Sep, 2011Slower inflation and continued weakness in consumption European Economics > European Data Response — 30 Aug, 2011Euro-zone EC Survey (Aug.)Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 23 Aug, 2011Retail Sales (Jun.)This article appears in multiple services — 22 Aug, 2011Will retail spending prove resilient again?Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 09 Aug, 2011Consumer Confidence (July)

Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 05 Aug, 2011Have Australia’s shoppers gone on strike?UK Consumer > UK Consumer Analyst — 02 Aug, 2011Squeeze on real pay to worsen US Economics > US Data Response — 26 Jul, 2011Consumer Confidence (Jul.)This article appears in multiple services — 25 Jul, 2011Stress tests underline banking sector fragility Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 22 Jul, 2011Retail Sales (May)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 21 Jul, 2011Falling real pay taking its toll Japan Economics > Japan Chart Book — 21 Jul, 2011Recovery levelling off Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 20 Jul, 2011Lending survey indicates moderate recovery in Q3 Canada Economics > Canada Chart Book — 13 Jul, 2011Housing starts may have peaked this year This article appears in multiple services — 11 Jul, 2011Can consumers stand the pressure?

Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 11 Jul, 2011Consumer Confidence (Jun.)European Economics > European Data Response — 05 Jul, 2011Euro-zone Retail Sales (May) & Final Comp. PMI (Jun.)Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 04 Jul, 2011Czech Republic: Retail sales disappoint This article appears in multiple services — 04 Jul, 2011Tough times on the high street This article appears in multiple services — 30 Jun, 2011Credit Conditions (Q2), Cons. Conf. (Jun.) & Pay settlements (May)US Economics > US Data Response — 28 Jun, 2011Consumer Confidence (Jun.)This article appears in multiple services — 28 Jun, 2011National Accounts & Balance of Payments (Q1)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 28 Jun, 2011Retail Sales (May) & SME Confidence (Jun.)US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 27 Jun, 2011Consumers still facing a number of headwinds Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 22 Jun, 2011Retail Sales (Apr.)

Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 20 Jun, 2011Second quarter slowdown China Economics > China Economics Update — 16 Jun, 2011The view from the ground - Q2 2011 UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 16 Jun, 2011Consumer sector back in recession This article appears in multiple services — 16 Jun, 2011Retail Sales (May)US Economics > US Data Response — 14 Jun, 2011Retail Sales & Producer Prices (May)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 09 Jun, 2011Q1 GDP (2nd Est.) & Consumer Confidence (May)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 08 Jun, 2011Current account, bank lending (Apr.) & EWS (May)European Economics > European Data Response — 07 Jun, 2011Euro-zone Retail Sales (Apr.)This article appears in multiple services — 01 Jun, 2011CIPS/Markit Report on Manuf. (May) & H'hold Borrowing (Apr.)US Economics > US Data Response — 31 May, 2011Consumer Confidence (May)

European Economics > European Data Response — 27 May, 2011Euro-zone EC Survey (May)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 27 May, 2011CPI & Retail Sales (Apr.)This article appears in multiple services — 23 May, 2011Consumer outlook still poor Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 20 May, 2011Retail Sales (Mar.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 19 May, 2011Temporarily better This article appears in multiple services — 19 May, 2011Retail Sales (Apr.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 16 May, 2011Consumer Confidence (Apr.)US Economics > US Data Response — 12 May, 2011Retail Sales & Producer Prices (Apr.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 12 May, 2011Economy Watchers' Survey & Bank Lending (Apr.)This article appears in multiple services — 04 May, 2011Household Borrowing (Mar.) & CIPS Construction (Apr.)

Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 27 Apr, 2011Retail Sales (Mar.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 26 Apr, 2011SME Confidence (Apr.)Canada Economics > Canada Data Response — 21 Apr, 2011Retail Sales (Feb.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 21 Apr, 2011Easter muddles the picture This article appears in multiple services — 21 Apr, 2011Retail Sales & Public finances (Mar.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 19 Apr, 2011Consumer Confidence (Mar.)US Economics > US Data Response — 15 Apr, 2011CPI, Ind. Prod'n (Mar.) & Consumer Conf. (Apr.)Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 13 Apr, 2011Slump in consumer confidence to deepen recession US Economics > US Data Response — 13 Apr, 2011Retail Sales (Mar.)Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 08 Apr, 2011Romania: Two speed ahead

Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 08 Apr, 2011Economy Watchers' Survey (Mar.)This article appears in multiple services — 06 Apr, 2011Feeling the pinch Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Data Response — 05 Apr, 2011Saudi Arabia HSBC/Markit PMI (Mar.)Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 04 Apr, 2011Tankan before and after the earthquake This article appears in multiple services — 04 Apr, 2011Next wave of fiscal tightening hits households Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 01 Apr, 2011Tankan Survey (Q1)This article appears in multiple services — 31 Mar, 2011Credit Conditions (Q1), Cons. Conf. (Mar.), Pay settlements (Feb.)European Economics > European Data Response — 30 Mar, 2011Euro-zone EC Survey (Mar.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 29 Mar, 2011Unemployment, Retail Sales (Feb.) & Small Business Confidence (Mar.)This article appears in multiple services — 29 Mar, 2011Nat. Accounts, Bal. of Pay. (Q4) & H'hold borr. (Feb.)

Japan Economics > Japan Chart Book — 24 Mar, 2011Economy fragile even before disaster struck UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 24 Mar, 2011Spending slowdown seems underway This article appears in multiple services — 24 Mar, 2011UK Retail Sales (Feb 11)China Economics > China Chart Book — 22 Mar, 2011Households on the back foot This article appears in multiple services — 14 Mar, 2011Evidence of consumer slowdown mounting US Economics > US Data Response — 11 Mar, 2011Retail Sales (Feb.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 08 Mar, 2011Economy Watchers Survey (Feb.)This article appears in multiple services — 03 Mar, 2011Keeping an eye on the 2011 pay round UK Economics > UK Data Response — 01 Mar, 2011CIPS/Markit Report on Manuf. (Feb.) & H'hold borrowing (Jan.)Latin America Economics > Latin America Update — 28 Feb, 2011Consumers continue to drive growth in Chile

Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 28 Feb, 2011Industrial Production & Retail Sales (Jan.)European Economics > European Economics Weekly — 28 Feb, 2011Will the German revival save the periphery?UK Economics > UK Data Response — 24 Feb, 2011UK CBI Services (Q1) & Dist. Trades (Feb.) Surveys European Economics > European Data Response — 24 Feb, 2011Euro-zone EC Survey (Feb.)Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 23 Feb, 2011Polish rate call on a knife edge, but hike now looking less likely This article appears in multiple services — 23 Feb, 2011How would a rate rise affect confidence?US Housing > US Housing Market Data Response — 22 Feb, 2011House Prices (Q4) & Confidence (Feb.)US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 21 Feb, 2011A consumption storm UK Consumer > UK Consumer Monthly — 18 Feb, 2011Post snow bounce-back unlikely to last This article appears in multiple services — 18 Feb, 2011UK Retail Sales (Jan.)

Latin America Economics > Latin America Update — 15 Feb, 2011Brazilian growth remains two-speed US Economics > US Data Response — 15 Feb, 2011Retail Sales (Jan.) & Empire State Index (Feb.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 09 Feb, 2011Consumer Confidence (Jan.)This article appears in multiple services — 08 Feb, 2011How hard would a rate rise hit households?UK Housing > UK Housing Market Data Response — 08 Feb, 2011RICS Housing Survey & BRC Retail Sales (Jan.)UK Consumer > UK Consumer Analyst — 02 Feb, 2011A toxic mix for incomes This article appears in multiple services — 01 Feb, 2011CIPS/Markit Report on Manuf. (Jan.) & H'hold borrowing (Dec.)Japan Economics > Japan Data Response — 28 Jan, 2011Unemployment & Retail Sales (Dec.)Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 27 Jan, 2011Australia's Reserve Bank still likely to hike by year-end European Economics > European Data Response — 27 Jan, 2011Euro-zone EC Survey (Jan.)

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