The Two-Way After Big Gain In February, Consumer Spending Rose Less In March April 30, 2012 • A large 0.9 percent gain in consumer spending from January to February was followed by a more modest 0.3 percent increase from February to March, the Bureau of Economic Analysis says.
The Two-Way Personal Income Slipped In August, Consumer Spending Basically Flat September 30, 2011 • The 0.1 percent dip in income was the weakest showing for any month since October 2009.