Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Impact of Inflation =============== #47f15315 ver:0.21 Despite concerns about inflation, consumer spending remains strong, with middle-class consumers spending more than last year. However, consumers have higher expectations from brands, including better pricing and enhanced customer service. Discretionary spending is still happening, but budgets are shrinking due to rising costs. Despite these challenges, consumers are optimistic about their future financial situations. #ConsumerSpending #Inflation #Economy #BrandExpectations #Optimism... #newstr #ConsumerSpending #ConsumerConfidence #Survey #PersonalFinances #Economy #RisingCosts #Savings #Optimism https://here.news/story/47f15315?ver=0.21