Alan Gayle
Alan Gayle
consumer continue debate fuel holiday report spending strong
A report like this will continue to fuel the debate about how strong consumer spending will be over the holiday season.
continued exports gap growth high improvement level picking rest sign strong trade welcome
The improvement in the trade gap is always welcome but the continued high level is always a concern. Strong exports (are) a confirming sign that growth is picking up in the rest of the world.
economic pointed remain sound underlying
The underlying economic fundamentals remain sound as has been pointed out by the Fed.
adverse consumer energy growth impact job prices rising slowing
You can't have this kind of slowing in job growth coupled with rising energy prices and not see some adverse impact on consumer spending.