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U.S. consumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels

Economists believe the rising confidence will bolster economic growth

By Martin Crutsinger |April 27, 2021

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U.S. consumer prices jump 0.6% in March, biggest gain since 2012 U.S. consumer prices jump 0.6% in March, biggest gain since 2012

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U.S. consumer prices jump 0.6% in March, biggest gain since 2012

Economists expect further price gains in coming months

By Martin Crutsinger |April 13, 2021

3 min read

U.S. consumer spending dropped 1% in February U.S. consumer spending dropped 1% in February

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U.S. consumer spending dropped 1% in February

Consumers' spending and personal incomes both fell sharply

By Martin Crutsinger |March 26, 2021

3 min read

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