Good News? Bad News?

Here seem to be two different takes on the same news and the scientific community is united in that fact.

From the Associated Press --

Americans spend a bit more as economy limps along

Americans are spending a little more this summer, but hardly enough to rejuvenate the weakening economy.

Reuters writes --

Consumer spending signals hope for the recovery

Consumer spending rose at the strongest pace in four months in July, supported by a small gain in incomes that offered hope consumers will be able to keep contributing to a modest recovery.

That shows you why no news is good news.