Consumer Behavior – Page 40

What to Watch for as the Federal Reserve Meets This Week

Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates steady at a 22-year high of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Investors are looking for hints at what’s next.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Halloween Shoppers Not Spooked as Economic Slowdown Remains Elusive

From apple picking to skeleton cows, early seasonal spending seems solid. It’s the latest sign that Federal Reserve policy to combat inflation hasn’t tanked growth.

By Jeanna Smialek and Jordyn Holman

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Consumers Kept Spending in September, as Inflation Held Steady

Overall inflation stayed at 3.4 percent in September, down from a peak of around 7 percent.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Inflation Held Steady in September, While Consumers Spent Robustly

Overall inflation stayed at 3.4 percent in September, down from a peak of around 7 percent.

By Jeanna Smialek