Can the rich continue to prop up US consumer spending?


Spending across the income deciles could also be supported by enhanced earning power. — Reuters

US consumer spending’s surprising resilience is the main reason the economy has not only avoided recession, but continued to grow at a solid clip.

The big question now is whether American households can keep that going, especially with higher, tariff-fuelled prices coming down the pike.

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