CNBC Power Lunch April 27, 2012
through things are getting better, just not that strong. >> on the other hand consumer spending was stronger. people are buying bigger ticket items. >> you're right. consumer spending was stronger, sue. it would have been over 3% if not for the weather because those warm temperatures caused housing consumption of services, utility bills to fall, that was probably equal if not greater than any boost housing might have gotten because of the weather. >> you're still optimistic. >> very much optimistic. >> thanks, joe. appreciate it very much. there you have it, ty, back to you. >> thank...