consumption
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All of this helps exports while depressing consumption and imports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Analysts broadly agree that domestic consumption remains subdued, with DBS economists highlighting weak household sentiment continuing to weigh on spending amid uncertain employment prospects, slower income growth and elevated precautionary savings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, said her office was working on opening a "consumption area" for supporters.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The strength of both the May CPI and PPI reports signals that the Fed’s benchmark inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures price index, will deliver another firm print.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
It could have been consumption or tuberculosis; Erasmus seemed to be a consumptive, always weak and lacking in energy.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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