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Consumer spending posts smallest increase in seven months. Economy getting weaker?

Wednesday, August 26, 2026


Consumer spending rose 0.1 percent in July, marking the smallest monthly increase in seven months according to available economic data. The increase followed stronger spending in previous months during the second quarter.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-spending-posts-smallest-increases-in-14-months-is-the-economy-getting-weaker-1580cec6?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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