Consumers' Spending Defies Economic Gloom Despite Negative Sentiments
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Despite consumer sentiment near record lows at the end of 2025, Americans continue to spend robustly, driven by job security and rising incomes, although inflation remains a major concern. Expectations for economic improvement in 2026 are cautious, with inflation and interest rate policies likely to influence consumer confidence. Market indices responded positively to the economic outlook.
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