Timely Topics
Timely Topics
St. Louis Fed
Holiday Spending: A Gift for the Economy
7 minutes Posted Dec 20, 2017 at 8:22 pm.
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What do economists track during the holiday season to determine if it will be good for the economy?  St. Louis Fed economist Kevin Kliesen discusses retail sales (online and in-store), personal consumption, consumer sentiment, payment methods, debt and more.