Economists expect this to have a severe knock-on effect on the consumer economy.

The banking industry is being challenged as the American consumer economy slows.

Recreation, like the rest of the consumer economy, has long been neglected.

A series of mechanical problems and a difficult consumer economy pushed the share price lower as the year progressed (g).

Is there a way to combine America's dazzling consumer economy with social justice and environmental sanity?

He said he was concerned about the consumer economy well before stocks plunged.

The consumer economy in Japan still appears to be moribund.

"We're in a more slowly growing consumer economy, so there is more pressure on businesses to find good consumers."

A dual approach of politics and consumer economy is needed.

Beyond these difficulties are others caused by the fact that the state is still deeply involved in all aspects of the consumer economy.