U.S. Slouches Toward Recession as Inflation Drags Down Income and Spending in May
Inflation-adjusted spending and income fell in May, raising concern that the post-pandemic economic recovery may have already run out of steam.
Inflation-adjusted spending and income fell in May, raising concern that the post-pandemic economic recovery may have already run out of steam.
High and rising inflation is convincing more people that business conditions are poor and the labor market will weaken in the months ahead.
spending rose at a robust pace in June, indicating that consumers have the capacity to push the economy onward.