Consumer Spending Rises in Jan.

But experts don't expect boost to last

By the Associated Press

Posted Mar 2, 2009 8:32 AM CST

(AP) – Consumer spending rose in January after falling for a record 6 consecutive months, pushed higher by purchases of food and other non-durable items. But the increase is expected to be fleeting given the problems facing the US economy. Spending rose 0.6% in January, better... Read full story »

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