Sentence examples for consumers tightened from inspiring English sources

Credit seized up, investors became nervous and consumers tightened their belts.

America's economy grew sluggishly in the first quarter, as firms and consumers tightened their belts in anticipation of the war.

You say like-for-like retail sales declined; I say Britain's cash-strapped consumers tightened their belts.

But the company has struggled financially as consumers tightened their grip on their wallets, and its stock price has fallen 8.5 percent over the last 12 months.

In France, consumer spending unexpectedly dropped 0.7 percent in December, a sign that consumers tightened their purse strings in the face of uncertainties over jobs and economic growth.

In 2014 sales of Fairtrade goods fell for the first time since the ethical trading scheme was founded 20 years ago as cash-strapped consumers tightened their belts.

Companies whose sales slow when consumers tighten their belts also performed poorly last week.

With consumers tightening their belts, many premium brands are losing market share to low-price rivals.

But they will have to find export markets while consumers tighten their belts and pay off debts.

But with housing in a slump and consumers tightening their belts, potential buyers are likely to be scarce and picky.

That's because living standards come under downward pressure, leading to consumers tightening their belts and companies investing less.