A slew of data released Friday portrayed an economy showing cracks, from weaker household spending to cooler consumer sentiment and higher inflation. Oil prices could aggravate all three.

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A slew of data released Friday portrayed an economy showing cracks, from weaker household spending to cooler consumer sentiment and higher inflation. Oil prices could aggravate all three.




Consumer spending was slow and inflation was stubborn even before the attack on Iran sent oil prices soaring.
2026-03-14 09:30:00
Justin Lahart