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US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?

High gas prices are impacting inflation, leading to increased costs across various sectors and goods. Consumers are still maintaining spending levels, indicating some economic resilience despite these pressures. Retail sales rose, driven by higher expenditures at gas stations and dining establishments. However, economists are expressing concerns regarding the long-term effects of inflation on consumer spending power. With unemployment low, spending may continue, although inflation raises potential borrowing costs.

15 Oct 2026 10:59 pm