US consumer spending beats expectations in April inflation picks up

US consumer spending beats expectations in April inflation picks up

WASHINGTON (Reuters – U.S. consumer spending increased more than expected in April, boosting the economy’s growth prospects for the second quarter, and inflation picked up, which could see the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for some time. Consumer spending jumped 0.8% last month, the Commerce Department said on Friday.…Read More

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