Experts will tell you spending this time of year provides an important look at the health of the economy overall. And so far the patient doesn’t need any interventions because as CNN reported, the data that’s come in so far about Black Friday and Cyber Monday is making the U.S. consumer look pretty strong. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering is by Joe Hiti.