Review of the Economy 11.30.09

The economy seems to be on the rise. The Commerce Department has reported that personal spending is up .7% this month, after falling .6% in October. Today started with the lowest amount of new jobless rates since September of 2008. Retail stores have boomed recently, thanks to Black Friday. Continuing success can be seen in the housing market. In October, the housing market rose 6.2%, and reports are expected to show an increase in sales for November. Overall, the economy is on the rise and seems as if it might stay that way.