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Inflation, Consumer Spending Cool in December

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WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell — the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
January 27, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Cyber Monday Sales on Track to Break Record Despite Inflation

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U.S. shoppers spent $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, a robust showing that suggests steep discounts attracted inflation-stung shoppers.

Spencer Soper | Bloomberg News
November 29, 2022
Government, Business

Resilient Consumers Spend Slightly More in August

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WASHINGTON — Consumers spent a bit more in August than the previous month, a sign the economy is holding up even as inflation lifts prices for food, rent and other essentials.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
September 30, 2022
Government, Business

Inflation Slows From 40-Year Peak, but Remains High

WASHINGTON — Falling prices for gas, airline tickets and clothes helped give Americans a slight break from the pain of high inflation last month, though overall price increases slowed only modestly from a four-decade high that was reached in June.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
August 10, 2022
Government, Business

American Consumer Momentum Wanes Just in Time for the Holidays

The American consumer has held strong since last year’s COVID-driven spending pause, as their purchases helped power the global economic recovery. But that momentum may be fading as the holiday season approaches.

Kriti Gupta | Bloomberg News
December 15, 2021
Government, Business

Consumers Spending at Fastest Pace BofA CEO Has Seen

The head of the nation’s second-largest bank said consumers are spending “at a faster rate” than he has ever seen, but he remains concerned about how inflation and supply chain issues will influence the economy going into the winter.

Ken Sweet | Associated Press
December 13, 2021
Business

Consumer Spending Rebounds in October; Inflation Elevated

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending rebounded in October, rising by a solid 1.3%, but inflation remains elevated, rising over the past year at the fastest pace in more than three decades.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
November 24, 2021
Government, Business

Consumer Spending Slows to 0.3% Gain in July

WASHINGTON — Growth in U.S. consumer spending slowed in July to a modest increase of 0.3% while inflation over the past 12 months rose to the fastest pace in three decades.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
August 27, 2021
Government, Business

Consumers Boost Spending 1% as Inflation Remains High

WASHINGTON — American consumers increased their spending by 1% in June — a dose of energy for an economy that is quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession but is facing new risks led by the delta variant of the coronavirus.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
July 30, 2021
Government, Business

Consumer Spending Flat in May

WASHINGTON — Consumer spending was flat in May while incomes dropped for a second month as the impact of the government’s individual impact payments waned. Inflation, however, posted a sizable gain of 0.4%.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
June 25, 2021

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