Discounts doing little to lift Americans' spirits and spending
Washington
AMERICANS experienced lower costs in June for some services as well as cheaper merchandise that limited receipts at retailers and showed a weaker trajectory for consumer spending entering the third quarter.
While economists projected a slight increase, consumer prices were little changed in June and held back by cheaper home furnishings, cars and clothing. Households also enjoyed modestly priced airfare and hotel stays at the start of the summer, Labour Department data showed on Friday.
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