Optimism rises for 2011 US growth pace
Analysts predict 2011 GDP growth near 4 percent with strong consumer spending and Social Security tax cuts boosting early momentum. Cautious optimism centers on hiring gains and housing demand, as the housing market remains a drag despite a 5.6 percent November rise to 4.68 million existing home sales.
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Holiday shoppers sprint to finish before Christmas
Retail revenue rose 5.5 percent in the final weekend before Christmas per ShopperTrak with $18.83 billion spent Dec 17 19 and Super Saturday at $7.58 billion. Traffic was higher than last year as shoppers concentrated visits and Black Friday reached $10.69 billion.
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UPS expects record 24 million shipments in single holiday day
UPS forecasts 24 million deliveries worldwide in one day, 9 percent above last year and 60 percent higher than normal. U.S. volume edges up while international volume rises sharply, as online shopping fuels holiday demand and retailers like Amazon drive peak activity.
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Ohio home sales sluggish says Realtors group
The Ohio Association of Realtors reported November sales at 6,711 combined new and existing homes, down 28 percent from November 2009’s 9,335. The average sale price was 129,128 dollars, down 2.8 percent from October.
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