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Factory output up modestly, inflation looks in check

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy came under pressure from abroad in September as weak global demand appeared to hold back factory output and a surge in gasoline prices dented consumers' spending power, data showed on Tuesday.

 

May consumer spending weakest in five months

Consumer spending was flat in May for the first time in five months as Americans eased off on vehicle purchases amid tepid wage growth, but subsiding inflation pressures should keep demand supported.

 

Inflation outpaces earnings, threatens spending

Inflation

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices rose modestly in March amid signs a spike in gasoline costs was ebbing, but inflation still outpaced workers' earnings and threatened to undermine consumer spending.

 

Consumer spending tepid in April

Consumer spending rose less than expected in April as high gasoline prices continued to squeeze household budgets, according to government data on Friday which also showed annual inflation accelerating at its fastest pace in a year.

 

U.S. Stocks Open Higher

U.S. stocks opened higher, led by the material and energy sectors following the report of a small increase in personal spending and benign inflation.

 

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