Big decline in real consumer spending in January (biggest since Feb 2021).
Follows Dec's increase, one of the bigger ones in recent years.
Main takeaway: hard to measure the economy at a monthly frequency, especially in Dec/Jan, especially shifting spending/pricing patterns.
Follows Dec's increase, one of the bigger ones in recent years.
Main takeaway: hard to measure the economy at a monthly frequency, especially in Dec/Jan, especially shifting spending/pricing patterns.
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