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On Feb 25, 2023
Something strange is happening in the economy: Inflation is high — but Americans are spending like crazy. And that's threatening to put more upward pressure on inflation. Here are 3 things to know about the phenomenon. https://t.co/Y5V1VVxyRF
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Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.

@NPR shared
On Feb 25, 2023
Something strange is happening in the economy: Inflation is high — but Americans are spending like crazy. And that's threatening to put more upward pressure on inflation. Here are 3 things to know about the phenomenon. https://t.co/Y5V1VVxyRF
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Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. ...

Will recession slam the stock market? Here are 3 ‘landing’ scenarios as Fed keeps up the inflation fight

Will recession slam the stock market? Here are 3 ‘landing’ scenarios as Fed keeps up the inflation fight

Here's what investors need to know as economists, investors and policy makers debate whether the Federal Reserve can avoid tipping the economy into a recession.

Q4 GDP Beats Expectations: What the Experts Say

Q4 GDP Beats Expectations: What the Experts Say

The latest GDP report shows that the economy avoided recession last year, but market pros say we might not be so lucky in 2023.

Americans are spending despite high inflation. Good for a couple Club stocks

Americans are spending despite high inflation. Good for a couple Club stocks

Fresh economic data this week shows Americans are shopping more than expected at the start of the year, even as prices continue to rise.

American Express CEO: No Sign Of ‘Recessionary Signals’ As Credit Card Spending Soars

American Express CEO: No Sign Of ‘Recessionary Signals’ As Credit Card Spending Soars

American Express notched record cardholder spending in 2022 as consumers increasingly turned to credit cards to grapple with elevated prices.

Dow Ends 11-Year Bull Market as Coronavirus Defies Economic Remedies

Dow Ends 11-Year Bull Market as Coronavirus Defies Economic Remedies

Stocks plunged anew as the outbreak was officially declared a pandemic and policies to address its impact proved lacking or ineffective.

How Jerome Powell's ego could trigger a recession

How Jerome Powell's ego could trigger a recession

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell could push the economy into a tailspin in a misguided attempt to safeguard his own legacy.

Key inflation report could sway Fed rate hikes

Key inflation report could sway Fed rate hikes

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy  The Big Story  Key inflation report could sway Fed rate hikes Policym…

U.S. Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago

U.S. Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago

Inflation turned higher to start 2023, as rising shelter, gas and fuel prices took their toll on consumers, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. The consumer price index, which measures a ...

Oof: Key Fed inflation indicator hotter than expected -- and markets are noticing

Oof: Key Fed inflation indicator hotter than expected -- and markets are noticing

Remember what Joe Biden claimed about inflation in his State of the Union address? But here at home, inflation is coming down. Here at home, gas prices are down $1.50 from their peak. Food ...

Trump’s complaints about Fed rate hikes make them more likely

Trump’s complaints about Fed rate hikes make them more likely

"Does Jay Powell want to go down in history as the Fed Chair who was pushed around by the president?"

U.S. economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means

U.S. economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means

Growth appears to be sputtering, home sales are tumbling and economists warn of a potential recession ahead. Meanwhile, consumers keep spending and employers keep hiring.

US economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means

US economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too. Growth appears to be sputtering, home sales are tumbling and economists warn of a potential ...

British Steel expected to announce 300 job losses, unions fear – business live

British Steel expected to announce 300 job losses, unions fear – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as unions warn British Steel will announce the closure of coking ovens at its Scunthorpe plant