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Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending?
18 minutes Posted Oct 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
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Americans are more upset than ever about the economy as inflation continues to rise. But even so, consumers keep spending. WSJ’s Jeanne Whalen explains why U.S. shoppers are so unstoppable. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand
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