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Consumer spending: Why nine is the magic number PARIS (AFP) - Retailers' belief that customers like a price ending in a nine rather than a rounded-up zero -- 199.99 instead of 200.00, for instance -- has been borne out by scientific research on a restaurant menu.   Nations:France   Source:(AFP)   2008-07-23 Widespread earnings woes reflect consumer fears NEW YORK (Reuters) - The deepening plight of the American consumer has started to take a big bite out of corporate earnings.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2007 Global Credit Crunch   2008-07-21 Consumers change buying habits, but will it last? NEW YORK - Adrienne Radtke plans to keep riding her bike to work even if gas prices drop. Steve Pizzini got rid of his Cadillac Escalade in favor of a 16-year-old Acura and doesn't expect to have another gas-guzzler.   Nations:U.S.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 1929 Great Depression   Source:(AP)   2008-07-20 Competition watchdogs see bigger role for consumer A study saying consumers should play a bigger role in reviewing mergers and antitrust cases won a positive response from some competition authorities and experts on Friday.   Nations:U.K. France Switzerland   2008-05-23 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 Headlines Consumer spending: Why nine is the magic number 2008-07-23 Widespread earnings woes reflect consumer fears 2008-07-21 Consumers change buying habits, but will it last? 2008-07-20 Competition watchdogs see bigger role for consumer 2008-05-23 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 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Makers of Luxury Goods Focusing on China 2005-05-22 Widespread earnings woes reflect consumer fears 2008-07-21 Consumers change buying habits, but will it last? 2008-07-20 Consumer spending up 0.2 percent in June 2006-08-01

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