U.S. economy slows, raises risk of new recession

U.S. economy slows, raises risk of new recession

July 27, 2012 4:26 PM

This spring, consumer spending grew by just 1.5 percent - not nearly enough to jumpstart growth and create jobs. Rebecca Jarvis reports with the current economic climate, a sudden rebound in consumer confidence is a longshot.

Lackluster consumer spending marks weak growth
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