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26.08.202612:30:00UTC+00US Real Consumer Spending Surges to 3.4% in Q2 2026, Up Sharply from 0.5%

Real consumer spending in the United States accelerated markedly in the second quarter of 2026, rising to 3.4%, according to data updated on 26 August 2026. This represents a sharp improvement from the previous reading of 0.5% recorded in the same quarter.

The jump in real consumer spending suggests a significant strengthening in household demand after a period of near-stagnant growth. As consumer expenditures are a key driver of overall economic activity, the latest figures point to a more robust underlying momentum in the US economy during the second quarter of 2026. Market participants and policymakers are likely to scrutinize this rebound closely for its implications on growth expectations and potential policy responses in the months ahead.

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