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Economic Indicator
Consumer Spending Indicators
Consumer Spending Indicators
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Economic Indicator
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Retail Sales Indicators
Notes
Consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity (roughly 70%)
Consumer Spending drives the term "Consumerism"
Some spending is routine (gas, groceries, toiletries) - Also known as Consumer Stapes
Some spending is discretionary (fancy dinners, luxury watches) - Also known as
Consumer Discretionary