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Consumer spending soared in March as Americans tried to get ahead of tariffs

A car-buying frenzy, stoked by tariff fears, drove US consumer spending in March to its biggest monthly gain in more than two years, new data showed Wednesday.

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US consumer spending surges in March, inflation cools

U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in March as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles to avoid higher prices and shortages due to tariffs, but that did little to change economists' views that the economy had shifted into lower gear.

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US inflation cools, consumer step up spending, as Americans brace for tariff impact

The slowdown in inflation could be a temporary respite until the widespread duties imposed by Trump begin to push up prices in many categories. Economists forecast that inflation could reverse its recent decline and reach 3% or higher by the end of this year.

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‘People are worried’: Current consumer spending trends highlight concerns over the economy

Credit card company reports show conflicting signals stemming from attitudes towards inflation, and especially tariffs.

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Tariff turmoil drives first U.S. economic contraction in three years

Surge in import activity undercuts GDP growth as consumer spending slows and inflation ticks up according to new Commerce ...

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U.S. Economy Contracts in Q1 2025: Tariffs, Slow Spending, and Rising Inflation Signal Challenges Ahead

The U.S. economy has entered turbulent waters, contracting at an annualized rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, ...

US Consumer Spending Jumps While Key Inflation Gauge Slows Down

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge stalled in March for the first time in nearly a year and consumer spending ...

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America’s economy may actually be even weaker than it appears

President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff plan was largely expected to impact the US economy’s first-quarter performance as ...

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The GDP falls, sparking alarm as consumers tighten spending

During the first quarter of this year, real gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S. fell at an annual rate of 0.3%, ...

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Consumers, businesses less upbeat about US economy despite Trump’s hype

Surveys show businesses and consumers are pessimistic about economic outlook as Trump completes 100 days in office.

Americans fear an imminent recession. That may be enough to put us in one

Still, Bernstein sees a roughly 50/50 chance of a US recession because of the stagflationary shock from tariffs, which are expected to simultaneously slow the economy and increase prices. The policy ...

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US consumer confidence hits lowest level since onset of pandemic

US consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to survey data ...

Americans boosted spending last month — but mainly to avoid tariff price increases

Consumer spending is the main engine of the economy, accounting for 70% of all activity. The big question is whether ...

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