Spending Up, But Income Gains Hit 14-Month Low
Airtime: Mon. Nov. 1 2010 | 8:29 AM ET
US consumer spending rose by less than expected in September as income fell for the first time in 14 months. CNBC’s Rick Santelli delves into the data.

Airtime: Mon. Nov. 1 2010 | 8:29 AM ET
US consumer spending rose by less than expected in September as income fell for the first time in 14 months. CNBC’s Rick Santelli delves into the data.

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