Consumer spending flattens out after inflation surge

MarketWatch Thursday 29 October 2026, 13:01 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read

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Consumer spending rose sharply in September, but it largely reflected households spending more on gas and transportation after an increase in energy costs.

Consumer spending rose sharply in September, but it largely reflected households spending more on gas and transportation after an increase in energy costs. [Image text:] KINGOOMSWEETS COS

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