US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy? - BBC

US consumer spending slowed in December – Is it a warning for the economy? – BBC

February 11, 2026

US consumer spending slowed in December – Is it a warning for the economy? BBCDisappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate CNBCAmericans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth cnn.comEconomists downgrade economic growth projections as U.S. retail sales unexpectedly flat in December The Globe and MailWall Street stalls as retail sales come in weaker than expected Richmond News