Americans cut spending in February
March 15, 2023
Consumers reduced their spending in February by 0.4 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “Spending appeared to be losing momentum in the second half of February after a very strong first six weeks of the year,” Bank of America economists said.
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