How,one asks,will the government satisfy the energy demands resulting from the rising expectations of its 1.3 billion, consumer-hungry people?

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

The New York-Based Conference Board reports that its consumer confidence index stands at 54.1, up from a revised 47.4 reading in July.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

He also urged Congress to strengthen consumer protection from abusive or predatory lending practices.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

As China recovers from the recession, movies could fuel consumer spending.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06