More consumers anticipate improvement in their household finances in 2010, which spurs them to plan some major purchases.

Unlike economists, consumers see no signs of the recession ending and remain cautious...

Consumers relax constraints on day-to-day spending for consumables...

As the recession wears on, its cumulative effects on consumers force tough choices.

Uncertainty about prices, employment and other economic issues make it difficult for consumers to decide whether to buy now or hold off.