US consumer spending saw an acceleration in May, despite a significant rise in prices that marked the fastest pace in over three years. This inflationary pressure, with the PCE price index up 4.1% year-over-year, is expected to maintain pressure on the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate hikes. Factors such as higher tax refunds, a strengthening labor market, and rising stock prices are supporting consumer spending, though wage growth has not kept pace with inflation. AI
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