TutorABC: Consumers Spend Less

**Vocabulary
1. angst 焦慮不安
2. slump 暴跌、不景氣
3. frugal 節儉的=spare [careful when using money]
4. loom 陰森地逼近v.
5. profound 深遠的

**Useful Phrase
1. make a large purchase
2. unemployment rate on the rise
3. Job security will be affected and planning for a safe financial future is more difficult.
4. restraint on spending
5. less of bright outlook on living conditions
6. All the countries are united to fight global recession.
7. The problems have been brought about (引起, developed, started) by high oil prices.
8. The spending habits of US consumers will likely change for years to come.