Consumer spending rose in July at the slowest pace in seven months, suggesting the U. S. economy lost a little steam after the end of the 2026 Word Cup and start of the third quarter.
Source: [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-spending-posts-smallest-increases-in-14-months-is-the-economy-getting-weaker-1580cec6?mod=mw_rss_topstories)