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 CNBCGold Edges Higher as US Data Bolsters Case for More Rate Cuts Bloomberg.comAmericans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth CNNRetail sales fizzled at the end of the holiday season. Tariffs changed Americans’ buying habits. MarketWatch