US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economy

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US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economyFinancial Times - 1d -
US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years
Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 ...The Guardian - 4d -
Consumer Spending Rose Weakly in February
Tepid gains after a January dropoff indicate growing caution among U.S. shoppers amid stock market plunges and DOGE job cuts.Inc. - 18h -
Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy
Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
US stock futures inch higher after selloff amid recession concerns
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The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - 20h
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