Wall Street’s main indexes rose, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high, as Micron’s upbeat forecast revived the frenzy around AI.
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US consumer spending solid in July; inflation rises moderately
Consumer spending increased solidly in July, arguing against a half-percentage-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month.
Read More US consumer spending solid in July; inflation rises moderatelyUS inflation rises moderately, consumer spending cools
U.S. prices increased moderately in June as the declining cost of goods tempered a rise in the cost of services.
Read More US inflation rises moderately, consumer spending coolsMonthly US consumer prices post first drop in four years as inflation subsides
U.S. consumer prices fell for the first time in four years in June amid cheaper gasoline and moderating rents.
Read More Monthly US consumer prices post first drop in four years as inflation subsidesReport: U.S. Job Market Weakens In June
The economy grew via the addition of 206,000 jobs in June, but unemployment was still above 4% in the same month, according to the Labor Department on Friday.
Read More Report: U.S. Job Market Weakens In JuneInflation rises moderately in April, consumer spending slows
It is a worrying sign for the Fed, suggesting that the elevated pace of price increases could last longer than expected.
Read More Inflation rises moderately in April, consumer spending slows