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US Consumer Spending Rises While Incomes Decline

Household spending in the United States increased more than what was expected during the month of October, data by the US Department of Commerce showed on Wednesday.

Purchases increased by 0.5% on a monthly basis, after rising by 1.2% in September.

Meanwhile, personal incomes declined by 0.7%.

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