Atlanta, GA Market Update - August 30, 2010

This morning saw the release of several consumer spending reports.  The reports show that consumer spending rose 0.4% in July.  This is slightly better than the 0.2% that was expected by economists.  June's reading came in at 0.1%.  This report shows that even amid economic uncertainly and high unemployment, consumers are still spending. 

Later this week, Non-farm payrolls and the Unemployment rate will be released on Friday. 

Nielson reports that Atlanta will remain the number 8 US TV market for the 2010-2011 season.  New York remains in the top spot with Los Angeles and Chicago rounding out the top 3.  The total number of TV households in the US is expected to climb to 115.9 million.  The Nielson rankings effect the ever important advertising dollars.