First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/09/17/american-consumers-spending-more-getting-less-003471
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/American-Consumers-Spending-More--Getting-Less.jpg'/></p>When factoring in price inflation, we find that Americans spent more in August, but they got fewer goods and services for their money.