Economics
Fed Officials Warn Consumer Is Alone in Carrying U.S. Economy
- New York Fed chief cautions other parts of economy slowing
- Dallas Fed chief Kaplan also watching consumer attitudes
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Federal Reserve officials are weighing two competing forces in the U.S. economy: the resilience of the consumer versus the fallout from uncertainty around trade disputes and weaker global growth.