The heavier burden of debt-servicing costs will constrain consumer budgets over the next year or so.

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Analysts say more government spending on such social programs will be required to free up household budgets for consumer spending.

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WebMD said it has historically seen a seasonal pick-up in ad sales in the fourth quarter when drug and consumer products companies use up their remaining promotional budgets.

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