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U.S. household spending rises 4.7% in August, outpacing 3.4% inflation

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  • U.S. households reported spending 4.7% more in August 2026 than a year earlier.
  • Consumer prices rose 3.4% over the same period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Older adults and middle-income households reported the largest spending increases.
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