Why is consumer spending the key to avoiding a recession?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti explain why consumer spending is one of, if not the biggest factor, in the country avoiding a recession. Is the Fed in for a bumpy ride over the next couple of months? Why should workers expect a much smaller raise this year? Disney posts first-ever streaming profit, but the theme-parks are proving to be a drag. Microsoft fires back at Delta after massive outage says airline declined 'repeated' offers for help.