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US Consumer Spending Weaker Than Expected in Second Quarter

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US Consumer Spending Weaker Than Expected in Second Quarter
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The final revision of second-quarter GDP in the US remained unchanged at an annualized rate of 2.1%, but consumer spending was revised much lower to a 0.8% annualized rate, indicating weaker economic growth. Americans reduced their spending more than previously thought, with spending on services and nondurable goods declining. Moody's Investors Service predicts that consumer spending will continue to slow in the coming months as Americans become more cautious about making purchases.

Topics:businesseconomy#consumer-spending#economic-growth#economy#gdp#moodys-investors-service#us-economy
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  2. US Consumer Spending Rose at Weakest Pace in a Year Last Quarter  Bloomberg
  3. US Economy: 2Q Spending Slumps, GDP Unrevised at 2.1%  Bloomberg Television
  4. US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection  Yahoo Finance
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