MarketWatch · Jun 25, 2026 13:44 UTC Consumer spending rises again — and now cheaper gas is on the way Read full story on MarketWatch Share AI disclosure Summary Americans have been spending more, but mostly because of rising inflation. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers Bureau of Labor Statistics | Jun 25, 2026 14:00 UTC Read full article on MarketWatch Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe