High unemployment and rising gasoline prices slowed the U. s. economic recovery earlier in the year. Gas prices have moderated lately, leaving a bit more cash in consumers' pockets.

居高不下的失业率和高涨的油价导致今年年初美国经济复苏放缓。最近，汽油价格温和下跌，让消费者口袋有了更多一些现金。