Economics
U.S. Consumer Spending Misses Forecasts as Inflation Eases
- Data also show Americans’ incomes advanced less than expected
- Fed’s preferred price gauge has smallest annual rise since ’16
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U.S. consumer spending in January was short of projections while inflation eased, an early read on the economy in the first quarter that may add to concerns about the outlook.