Retail Sales Up 0.3 Percent in December

Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.5% in October. Total outstanding credit increased to $5.113 trillion during the month. Revolving credit, largely a reflection of credit card debt, increased at an annual rate of...

U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $677 on holiday gifts this holiday season, up 3.4% from $654 last year.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 3.4% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 74, according to preliminary results for the month.

The U.S. economy added 227,000 nonfarm jobs in November. The unemployment rate was little change at 4.2%.

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services deficit was $73.8 billion in October, down $10.0 billion from $83.8 billion in September, revised.

Economic activity rose slightly in most of the 12 Federal Reserve districts since October, with business contacts expressing optimism that demand will rise in coming months, the Fed said.