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Personal Spending Weak Despite Solid Wage Gains, Autos Disappoint Again, Services Shockingly Weak

Courtesy of Mish.

Personal income rose a solid 0.4% in March but spending rose a weaker than expected 0.1%.

Durable goods spending plunged 0.6% again, matching January’s decline. Autos are the key component.

Spending on services rose an exceptionally weak 0.1%.

BEA Monthly Data

income and outlays 2016-04-29

BEA Quarterly Data

personal income 2016-04-29

For the quarter, BEA Data shows wages are up 3.9% but spending on goods declined 4.0%.


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