US consumer spending rose 0.1% in April in inflation-adjusted terms, indicating still-positive but modest household demand. Annual inflation accelerated to its highest level since 2023, driven by higher energy prices. The report is more macro-relevant than market-moving, with implications for consumer strength and inflation readings rather than an immediate asset-specific catalyst.
US consumer spending rose 0.1% in April in inflation-adjusted terms, indicating still-positive but modest household demand. Annual inflation accelerated to its highest level since 2023, driven by higher energy prices. The report is more macro-relevant than market-moving, with implications for consumer strength and inflation readings rather than an immediate asset-specific catalyst.
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