Consumers did not boost their spending in June and their incomes failed to increase, further evidence that the economic recovery slowed in the spring. And Americans saved at the highest rate in nearly a year. Personal spending was unchanged in June, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. It was the third straight month of lackluster consumer demand. Incomes were also flat, the weakest showing in nine months. Our economy is a shambles because our politicians decided to give the rest of the world a living at our expense. Both parties voted for free trade agreements that gutted our manufacturing base and allowed China, India, and other countries to become prosperous while we suffer. Our leaders want to be friend to the whole world, while the rest of the world takes the money and could care less about us. " Everyone who smile to your face is not necessarily your friend".

John, not sure if you are talking about the States or Russia. Please clarify. Thanks

Probably they are spending a lot in Ukraine, which is so cheap and now the border is open....That has led to an increasing trade and tourism which is revitalising the Donbas region and Crimea. At the same time, thousands of Ukrainians are travelling to neighboring Russian cities.