Economists expect growth as consumers continue to spend

Economists expect growth to pick up overall this year as consumers continue to spend at an annual rate of 2.9% in the first three months of this year. Economists say that level of spending can't continue since after-tax income for consumers rose by only 0.6%. Sales at retailers like Macy's and Ta...

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