CONSUMERISM
Theory stipulating a country consuming huge quantities of products and services will have a sound economy. It may also pertain to an industrial society which is advanced, a huge amount of products is purchased and sold. Sometimes called a policy cultivating greed, it also refers to a movement protecting consumers and improving safety standards, and truthful packaging and advertisement. It aims to impose laws against unjust or unfair practices on product guarantees.
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ECONOMIC CALENDAR
| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Leading Index | Mar | |
| 00:45 | Trade Balance | Mar | |
| 07:00 | BOJ Core CPI | Mar | |
| 14:30 | Industrial Product Price Index | Mar | |
| 14:30 | Raw Materials Price Index | Mar | |
| 15:30 | FOMC Member Patrick T. Harker Speaks | ||
| 16:00 | Consumer Confidence | Apr | |
| 16:00 | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index | Apr | |
| 19:40 | FOMC Member Neel Kashkari Speaks |
