The Online Spending Index conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research in the first quarter of 2009 found that:
- 50 percent of Americans feel more confident in the economy with the new administration in place,
- 55 percent of consumers will delay a major purchase due to uncertainty in the economy (as compared to 48 percent over the last 2 quarters),
- Q1 online consumer spending will decrease to an average of $75 (as compared to $175 during Q4, 2008),
- 25 percent of consumers say they will increase their everyday spending in the coming months,
- 11 percent of consumers are planning to spend more this Valentine’s Day as compared to last, and
- 18 percent of consumers are planning to make their Valentine’s Day purchases online this year.
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