Consumers have been a bright spot for the U.S. economy, but their outlook may be tenuous.
Consumer Spending Rises, Q2 GDP Growth Narrows: August 26 – 30
Hiring Held Steady, The FOMC Did Not: July 29 – August 2
The Fed lowered its interest rate target even as the labor market continued to create jobs.
Solid Consumer Spending, Inflation Under Target: June 24 – 28
Consumer spending held firm in May.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 