The numbers: Consumer spending rose a a sharp 0.7% in September, underscoring the recent strength in the U.S. economy.
Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal had forecast a 0.5% gain.
Consumer spending is the main engine of the U.S. economy. Outlays grew a robust 4% in the third quarter, marking the biggest increase since 2019 excluding the pandemic years.
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