U.S. consumer spending slows in April; inflation rises moderately

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U.S. consumer spending slows in April; inflation rises moderately

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U.S. consumer spending increased marginally in April as a rush to beat higher prices from import duties slowed.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, rose 0.2 per cent last month after an unrevised 0.7 per cent jump in March, the Commerce…

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