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consumer demand increases strongly. Auto dealers generally indicated that...consumer and real estate lending. Some bankers indicated that a significant

consumer goods and services, though most noted further increases in housing...consumers spent cautiously during the survey period, households also continued

Consumer spending, tourism, energy, mining and residential construction...Consumer Spending and Tourism Consumer spending increased modestly. A

consumers remained focused on necessities, contacts noted further increases...consumer loans remained weak on net. Lending standards continued to be

consumers focused on bargains, and grocers do not anticipate any change...Consumer loan demand also remained weak overall, although contacts noted

consumer confidence and view the economy as "OK but not exciting." They...consumer durables, and medical and computer equipment is said to be strong

consumer spending during July and August, boosted by back-to-school sales...Consumer Spending District retail contacts report that July and August

consumers are willing to spend. Plus, manufacturers report healthy sales...Consumer Spending and Tourism Consumers' willingness to spend manifests

Consumer Spending Retailers report weak sales results for January and,...Consumer surveys point to increased pessimism: Siena College's survey

Consumers continued to favor inexpensive necessities over luxury items...consumer loan volumes were reported to be down considerably in some areas