U.S. consumers shrug off negatives

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

It�s amazing consumer sentiment is holding up as well as it is, writes Kathleen Madigan. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

The fiscal cliff is a misleading metaphor, writes Rex Nutting. The tax and spending laws will change on that day, it�s true, but the impact will be spread out over many, many months. We�re already feeling the pain. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Read this before heading out on the toughest shopping day of the year. See full story.