http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/U_S_Department_of_CommerceFind stories, videos, and photos about U.S. Department of Commerce from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:35:20 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/U_S_Department_of_Commerce14433Find stories, videos, and photos about U.S. Department of Commerce from CNN.com.http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/23/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/23/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmThe quarterly reporting period has gotten off to a bang-up start, with 81% of companies outshining analysts' forecasts. But with expectations now raised, the latest crop of strong results has had little impact on the broad market.Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/news/economy/September_retail_sales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/news/economy/September_retail_sales/index.htmRetail sales fell in September after a popular program aimed at boosting auto sales ended, but the drop was smaller than economists had expected, government data showed Wednesday.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:28:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/23/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/23/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmInvestors are hoping the surprisingly strong summer market rally will last at least one more week -- before any second-guessing in the fall kicks in.Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:10:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/11/dtv.digital.tv.transition/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/11/dtv.digital.tv.transition/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn less than 24 hours all full-power broadcast TV stations in the U.S. will flip a switch to stop broadcasting their analog TV signals and will only broadcast TV signals in digital. And for millions who are unprepared, it could mean lights out on their favorite TV shows.Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:52:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/27/news/economy/personal_spending_income/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/03/27/news/economy/personal_spending_income/index.htmConsumer spending rose in February, rebounding for the second month in row after falling for six straight months, according to government figures released Friday.Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:58:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/03/stimulus.money/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/03/stimulus.money/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen the $787 billion stimulus bill was passed by Congress in February, $317.2 billion in spending provisions were appropriated for various federal agencies. Take a look at an overview of the numbers, where available:Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/02/news/economy/personal_income_spending/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/02/02/news/economy/personal_income_spending/index.htmConsumers continued to retrench in December, capping off the worst year for consumer spending since 1961, according to a government report released Monday.Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:53:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/24/news/economy/spending_income_durable_goods/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/12/24/news/economy/spending_income_durable_goods/index.htmIn a troubling sign that consumers are retrenching this holiday season, consumer spending and orders for durable goods fell further in November, according to government reports released Wednesday.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:53:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/08/29/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/08/29/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar was mixed against major currencies on Friday as two better-than-expected economic reports gave the market hope, but rising inflation and higher oil prices weighed.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/08/04/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/08/04/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks closed lower Monday, the third consecutive day of declines, as falling oil prices could not completely overcome concerns about the health of the nation's economy.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/27/news/economy/consumer_spending/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/06/27/news/economy/consumer_spending/index.htmPersonal income surged in May as the government's stimulus payment plan to jump-start the economy took effect, according to a report released Friday.Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:23:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1813894,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1813894,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsRetail sales jumped by the largest amount in six months in May as 57 million economic stimulus payments helped offset the headwinds buffeting consumersThu, 12 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/01/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/05/01/markets/thebuzz/index.htmLike any mask-wearing serial killer in a cheesy horror movie, you just can't kill the American consumer.Thu, 01 May 2008 14:36:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/01/news/economy/construction_spending/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/01/news/economy/construction_spending/index.htmConstruction spending fell in February, according to a government report released Tuesday, but the decline was less than expected.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/28/news/economy/personal_income/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/28/news/economy/personal_income/index.htmPersonal income rose and a key measure of inflation held steady in February, but consumer spending remained weak, according to a government report released Friday.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:39:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/28/markets/bondcenter/treasurys/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/28/markets/bondcenter/treasurys/index.htmTreasurys were higher Friday after a government report showed spending by individuals remained weak last month and a key measure of inflation held steady.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:46:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/10/news/economy/wholesale_inventories/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/10/news/economy/wholesale_inventories/index.htmInventories and sales of U.S. wholesalers both rose during January, the Commerce Department said Monday.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:07:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/28/news/economy/builders/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/28/news/economy/builders/index.htmSales of new homes plunged last month to their lowest level in more than 12 years, a grim testament to the problems plaguing the housing sector.Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:12:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/28/news/economy/durables/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/28/news/economy/durables/index.htmDemand for big-ticket items fell for the third straight month in October and came in weaker than had been forecast, according to a government report released Wednesday.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/14/news/economy/oct_retailsales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/14/news/economy/oct_retailsales/index.htmRetail sales grew at a sluggish pace in October as many cash-strapped Americans continue to struggle with higher gas prices, less equity in the home and tighter credit availability.Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:08:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/28/news/economy/bc.constructionspending.ap/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/28/news/economy/bc.constructionspending.ap/index.htmConstruction spending posted a bigger-than-expected 0.2 percent gain in August as strength in non-residential construction offset a continued plunge in home building.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:36:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/news/economy/bc.economy.ap/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/news/economy/bc.economy.ap/index.htmDemand for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged in August by the largest amount in seven months, with widespread weakness signaling a slowdown in the nation's industrial sector.Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/04/news/economy/bc.apfn.constructionspen.ap/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/04/news/economy/bc.apfn.constructionspen.ap/index.htmConstruction activity plunged in July by the biggest amount in six months as spending on homes fell for a record 17th straight month.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:33:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/31/news/economy/spending.ap/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/31/news/economy/spending.ap/index.htmConsumers returned to the malls in July after taking a breather in June, although worries about the future could make the rebound short-lived.Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/30/news/economy/gdp/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/30/news/economy/gdp/index.htmThe U.S. gross domestic product came in at a 4.0 percent annual rate of growth for the second quarter, showing the highest growth rate in more than a year, according to the Commerce Department.Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/13/news/economy/bc.usa.economy.inventories.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/13/news/economy/bc.usa.economy.inventories.reut/index.htmInventories at U.S. businesses rose 0.4 percent as expected in June, Commerce Department data released on Monday showed.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:58:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/26/news/economy/bc.usa.economy.durables.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/26/news/economy/bc.usa.economy.durables.reut/index.htmNew orders for long-lasting U.S-made manufactured goods rose 1.4 percent in June on a big rise in orders for non-defense aircraft, a Commerce Department report Thursday showed.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:02:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/29/news/economy/construction.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/29/news/economy/construction.reut/index.htmConstruction spending rose 0.9 percent in May, well above expectations on an all-time high in the pace of both public spending and private non-residential spending, a Commerce Department report on Friday showed.Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/28/news/economy/gdp/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/28/news/economy/gdp/index.htmThe economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the first quarter than previously thought, the government said Thursday, but the reading also included slightly higher inflation pressures.Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:20:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/19/news/economy/housing_starts.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/19/news/economy/housing_starts.reut/index.htmHousing starts slipped 2.1 percent in May to a slightly lower rate than analysts had expected while building permit activity increased more than anticipated, a government report showed Tuesday.Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:37:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/04/30/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/04/30/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBond prices jumped Monday after the release of a better than expected personal income report, which also showed an improved inflation reading.Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/04/27/markets/markts_nyopen/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/04/27/markets/markts_nyopen/index.htmStocks fell at the open Friday after the government said the economy grew at the weakest pace in four yearsFri, 27 Apr 2007 13:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_0130/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_0130/index.htmStocks losses mounted in light trading Friday after a report showing a decline in durable goods orders overshadowed a tame inflation reading.Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:55:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_1130/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_1130/index.htmStocks slid Friday amid concerns about the health of the economy, although trading was light ahead of the holiday weekend.Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:56:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_1030/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_1030/index.htmStocks fell in light trading Friday amid concerns about the health of the economy.Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:56:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_0945/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/22/markets/markets_0945/index.htmSanta showed few signs of making a visit to Wall Street on Friday as stocks fell in light trading on concerns about the health of the economy.Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:09:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/13/news/economy/retail_sales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/12/13/news/economy/retail_sales/index.htmRetail sales surged in the important holiday shopping month of November as shoppers flocked to malls in search of juicy deals on toys, electronics and other popular gift items.Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:25:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/10/26/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/10/26/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBond prices climbed Thursday after a robust report on durable goods revealed it fell short of expectations when the transportation component was stripped out.Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:59:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/03/01/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/03/01/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasury prices slid Wednesday after strong manufacturing data suggested that the Fed would continue raising interest rates.Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:09:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/10/28/markets/stockswatch/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/10/28/markets/stockswatch/index.htmStocks looked set to open higher Friday after a report showed the economy growing faster than expected.Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/24/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/24/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBonds erased gains Wednesday after a government report showing a jump in new home sales offset a disappointing durable goods release that had pushed yields lower in early trading.Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/11/news/economy/retail_sales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/08/11/news/economy/retail_sales/index.htmAutomakers' "employee discount" incentives may have revved up overall retail sales in July, but some economists say widespread weakness in other categories could indicate that higher gas prices are beginning to weigh on consumer spending.Thu, 11 Aug 2005 11:53:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/29/news/economy/gdp/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/29/news/economy/gdp/index.htmThe pace of economic growth slowed a bit more than expected in the second quarter, but inflationary pressures remained well in check.Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/13/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/07/13/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmThe dollar continued to rally Wednesday after a morning report showed the country's trade gap narrowing more than expected.Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:30:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/24/markets/stockswatch/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/06/24/markets/stockswatch/index.htmInvestors will be hoping that encouraging news on the economy Friday could give stocks some respite after the previous session's brutal selloff on the back of growing unease about record-high oil prices.Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/28/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/28/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmGovernment bond prices rallied Thursday after a dismal stock market performance and a report that the economy grew at the slowest pace in two years, while the dollar ended mixed.Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:23:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/27/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2005/04/27/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBond prices increased Wednesday after the government said orders for durable goods fell sharply in March. The dollar was little changed.Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2004/12/01/8192554/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2004/12/01/8192554/index.htmWhen the Commerce Department releases its retail sales report on Dec. 13, we'll get our first glimpse at holiday spending patterns. For the season, analysts are calling for shoppers to shell out 5 ...Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/10/27/news/economy/durables/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/10/27/news/economy/durables/index.htmOrders for long-lasting goods rose in September, the government reported Wednesday, coming in lower than estimates.Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:19:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/07/27/news/economy/new_home/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/07/27/news/economy/new_home/index.htmSales of new homes fell from a record pace in June, the government reported Tuesday, but still came in above economists' estimates as buyers continue to shrug off higher mortgage rates.Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:36:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/26/news/economy/durables/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/26/news/economy/durables/index.htmApril orders for long-lasting goods made in the United States posted the largest drop in 20 months, the government reported Wednesday, coming in well below economists' forecasts.Wed, 26 May 2004 11:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/21/markets/sun_lookahead/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/05/21/markets/sun_lookahead/index.htmAfter muddling through several weeks of uncertainty, U.S. stock markets should enjoy a little more clarity in the coming week, but will get few signs of the future course of inflation and interest rates.Fri, 21 May 2004 16:25:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/03/10/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/03/10/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmU.S. Treasury prices fell Wednesday following three consecutive days of gains and in anticipation of new supply hitting the market as an auction of five-year note kicks off.Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:56:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/02/27/news/economy/gdp/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/02/27/news/economy/gdp/index.htmThe economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the fourth quarter than initially estimated, the government said Friday, as robust business investment offset sluggish consumer spending and a wider trade gap.Fri, 27 Feb 2004 13:20:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/01/28/news/economy/home_sales/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/01/28/news/economy/home_sales/index.htmThe pace of new home sales in the United States slowed for the second straight month in December, the government said Wednesday, missing Wall Street expectations for a gain.Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:59:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2002/07/22/326278/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2002/07/22/326278/index.htmAfter the apparent fraud at WorldCom and Enron, the stupid accounting tricks at Qwest and Xerox, the zillion-dollar write-downs at AOL Time Warner and JDS Uniphase, the suspicion does begin to nag:...Mon, 22 Jul 2002 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/03/08/77578/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/03/08/77578/index.htmIT COULD BE the biggest infrastructure problem of all. Once the envy of the world, America's system for gathering and interpreting economic statistics has fallen into disrepair. The resulting misme...Mon, 08 Mar 1993 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/03/08/77577/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1993/03/08/77577/index.htmEncouraged by a recent string of stronger economic data, forecasters are growing more confident that 1993 will produce a solid expansion. Can we count on them to be right? Most failed to foresee ei...Mon, 08 Mar 1993 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1992/03/09/76169/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1992/03/09/76169/index.htmA necessary evil in good times, inventory can turn into an outright demon when it piles up in a recession and keeps recovery at bay. That didn't happen last year, as responses from 175 executives i...Mon, 09 Mar 1992 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1991/06/10/75115/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1991/06/10/75115/index.htmRESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS American Assembly Columbia University 412 Altschul Hall New York, New York 10027 212-280-3456 Mon, 10 Jun 1991 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1991/05/20/75042/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1991/05/20/75042/index.htmThe Commerce Department has begun a new effort to help fund research that is supposed to give U.S. companies -- and the U.S. itself -- a competitive boost. The 11 beneficiaries of this year's $9 mi...Mon, 20 May 1991 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1990/08/27/73955/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1990/08/27/73955/index.htmIf there's one thing the economy is producing lots of lately, it's bad news. Factory employment has dropped in nearly every month this year, pushing the total of manufacturing jobs down by 136,000 ...Mon, 27 Aug 1990 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1989/10/30/72657/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1989/10/30/72657/index.htmNow that recession worries are safely on the back shelf, investors can take a calm look at what moderate economic growth will mean for the year ahead. Inflation will quicken, spurring the Fed to ti...Mon, 30 Oct 1989 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1989/05/01/85139/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1989/05/01/85139/index.htmAt anemic rates of less than 4.5% during the past four years, Americans' saving habits have become a national disgrace. But as the nation's personal- saving-rate figures at right indicate, a turnar...Mon, 01 May 1989 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/11/07/71239/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/11/07/71239/index.htmSINCE AT LEAST the Book of Proverbs -- ''A wise man saves for the future, but a foolish man spends whatever he gets'' -- saving has stood as a test of virtue. America looks to be flunking the test ...Mon, 07 Nov 1988 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/08/29/70958/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/08/29/70958/index.htmThe economy lost some zing in the first quarter of this year, then lost a little more in the second quarter. Ominous trend? Not at all. Like a veteran hurler, the economy has more than made up for ...Mon, 29 Aug 1988 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/05/09/70519/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1988/05/09/70519/index.htmLAST YEAR was a good one for corporate profits -- right? Well, that is the general perception, and taken as a whole it is still correct, but the most recent data from the Commerce Department show t...Mon, 09 May 1988 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1987/08/31/69484/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1987/08/31/69484/index.htmFORECASTS are only as good as the data forecasters have on hand. The Commerce Department's recent GNP revisions reveal that growth over the past three years was better than forecasters had thought....Mon, 31 Aug 1987 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1986/10/27/68211/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1986/10/27/68211/index.htmCONSUMERS have been spending heroically, keeping the economy's torpid growth from slowing even further. Their purchases zoomed at a 6.5% annual rate during the third quarter, more than offsetting t...Mon, 27 Oct 1986 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1986/01/20/67023/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1986/01/20/67023/index.htmTHE CHRISTMAS PRESENT the Commerce Department gave economists this year, too heavy for a stocking stuffer, was the most comprehensive revision of U.S. income and production data in a decade. Analys...Mon, 20 Jan 1986 05:01:00 EST