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US Consumer spending slowed in May

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US Consumer spending increased 0.1 percent in May, according to the Commerce Department. Spending was flat when adjusted for inflation. US Consumer Spending Good and Bad According to the NY Times, “Consumer spending slowed sharply last month — good news for policymakers worried about inflation, but also a sign that a crucial engine of the…

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