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Consumer may get benefits from a Fed rate pause While the Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to lower interest rates appears to be over, there could be benefits for consumers in other places -- like some relief from soaring gasoline and food costs. 2008-05-01 U.S. shoppers scrimp as food prices rise Patricia Norris' family is feeling the one-two punch of higher fuel and food prices. 2008-04-04 Events: [2008 U.S. Recession] U.S. consumers shopping for price, value -survey Economic uncertainty is forcing U.S. shoppers to consider low prices and bargains above all else for the first time in a decade, according to results of a survey released on Tuesday by AlixPartners. 2008-03-04 Events: [2008 U.S. Recession] Pocketbook worries outweigh voters' concerns over war in Iraq WASHINGTON Ñ Voters began to worry more about their pocketbooks over the last month Ñ even more than about the war in Iraq. 2007-12-28 People: [Barack Obama] Events: [US Election 2008] [Second Gulf War] [2007 Global Credit Crunch] Voters focus on pocketbooks as economy wobbles The colorful topics -- whether Oprah or immigration -- steal the media attention on the U.S. campaign trail, but voters never take long to get to their household budget when asked what really matters. 2007-12-12 People: [Barack Obama] [Hillary Clinton] [Mitt Romney] Events: [US Election 2008] Headlines Consumer may get benefits from a Fed rate pause 2008-05-01 U.S. shoppers scrimp as food prices rise 2008-04-04 U.S. consumers shopping for price, value -survey 2008-03-04 Pocketbook worries outweigh voters' concerns over war in Iraq 2007-12-28 Voters focus on pocketbooks as economy wobbles 2007-12-12 U.S. consumers to pay off holiday debt quickly: poll 2007-12-05 Looking to pay a lower price? Just try asking 2007-10-02 More signs of rattled U.S. consumers? 2007-09-25 Mugabe warns firms to obey price cuts 2007-07-06 China said to be world's second biggest consumer by 2015 2007-03-24 Consumer spending up 0.8 percent in July 2006-08-31 Housing, energy prices strain shoppers 2006-08-25 Consumer spending up 0.2 percent in June 2006-08-01 U.S. Consumers wrestle with economic challenges 2006-07-29 Despite surging fuel costs, Americans keep on trucking 2006-07-17 U.S. Consumers face challenges in handling debt 2006-07-03 Consumer spending slows in May 2006-06-30 Web news readers spend more money online: study 2006-06-16 US consumers no help to market: Bernstein 2006-06-12 Consumer spending up 0.6 percent in April 2006-05-26 Woman, 62, Fights $1,431 Cable Porn Bill 2006-04-29 Meat Processor Targets Clueless Shoppers 2006-04-15 U.S. Consumer Group Challenges Deficit Law 2006-03-21 Complexity causes half of product returns? 2006-03-07 Consumer Spending Shows Big Gain in Jan. 2006-03-01 The First Task: Respect Yourself 2006-02-18 Consumers Scratch Heads Over New TV Lingo 2006-02-06 U.S. Consumer spending surprisingly strong 2006-01-30 China exporters eye 1.3 bln customers at home 2005-11-09 U.S. Material Wealth Leads to Clutter 2005-10-22 Makers of Luxury Goods Focusing on China 2005-05-22 Congress Passes Bankruptcy Reform Bill 2005-04-14 Long-term rates pivotal for world economy in 2005 2004-12-22 Confident consumers change face of Indian economy 2004-12-13 Asia-Pacific Upbeat on Economic Outlook 2004-11-24 China must focus on home market to sustain growth 2004-04-23 Drive-Ins the Hot, 'New' Thing in China 2004-04-16 Consumer Debt More Than Doubles in Decade 2004-01-06 Personal Bankruptcies Jump 7.8 Percent 2003-11-15 Man Pays More Than $2,500 for a Beer 2003-11-06 U.S. Consumer Spending Jumps 0.8 Percent 2003-09-29 U.S. Issues Recall for Segway Scooters 2003-09-26 U.S. Consumer Confidence Rebounds in August 2003-08-26 Consumer Confidence Nears 10-Year Low 2003-02-25 U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 9-Year Low 2003-02-14 Consumer Spending Rises 0.9 Percent 2003-01-31 Growth in U.S. consumer credit slowed 2002-12-09 Consumer Confidence Rebounds in November 2002-11-26 U.S. consumer sentiment bounced in November 2002-11-15 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed U.S. shoppers scrimp as food prices rise 2008-04-04 Consumer may get benefits from a Fed rate pause 2008-05-01 Pocketbook worries outweigh voters' concerns over war in Iraq 2007-12-28 Asia-Pacific Upbeat on Economic Outlook 2004-11-24 U.S. consumers shopping for price, value -survey 2008-03-04 Voters focus on pocketbooks as economy wobbles 2007-12-12 U.S. Consumers wrestle with economic challenges 2006-07-29 Makers of Luxury Goods Focusing on China 2005-05-22 Personal Bankruptcies Jump 7.8 Percent 2003-11-15 Consumer Confidence Nears 10-Year Low 2003-02-25 U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 9-Year Low 2003-02-14 Consumer Spending Rises 0.9 Percent 2003-01-31 Growth in U.S. consumer credit slowed 2002-12-09 U.S. Material Wealth Leads to Clutter 2005-10-22 Congress Passes Bankruptcy Reform Bill 2005-04-14 Long-term rates pivotal for world economy in 2005 2004-12-22 Confident consumers change face of Indian economy 2004-12-13 China must focus on home market to sustain growth 2004-04-23 Drive-Ins the Hot, 'New' Thing in China 2004-04-16 Consumer Debt More Than Doubles in Decade 2004-01-06 Man Pays More Than $2,500 for a Beer 2003-11-06 U.S. Consumer Spending Jumps 0.8 Percent 2003-09-29 U.S. Issues Recall for Segway Scooters 2003-09-26 U.S. Consumer Confidence Rebounds in August 2003-08-26 Consumer Confidence Rebounds in November 2002-11-26

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