Reported 8 months ago
The American consumer, crucial for US economic growth, is showing signs of weakness as consumer spending slows and the job market softens. Inflation remains a central concern for the Federal Reserve, Washington policymakers, and businesses, as a decrease in consumer spending due to higher prices can negatively impact the economy. Despite previous strong consumer spending driven by factors like a resilient job market and government stimulus, cracks in economic growth are emerging, potentially leading to a need for Fed interest rate cuts and challenging the current market expectation of a soft economic landing with controlled inflation and no recession.
Source: YAHOO