US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending rises
1 sourceUpdated Oct 29, 20261 min read
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The Fed should stay firm on rates rather than easing too soon and letting prices get out of hand again.
Spending up despite inflation suggests people still have some buffer, but that won't last if this trend continues.
Prices keep rising on basics like food and gas, so higher spending probably means more debt for average households.