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Americans are spending plenty — but they’re saving much less

Americans are spending plenty — but they’re saving much less
MarketWatch Thursday 30 July 2026, 14:40 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read
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Consumer spending rose again in June to cap off a strong second quarter, but households had to dig deep into their savings to pay for their purchases after a recent surge in inflation.

Consumer spending rose again in June to cap off a strong second quarter, but households had to dig deep into their savings to pay for their purchases after a recent surge in inflation. [Image text:] ovaSriles WAAAAT2-
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