The earnings and economic data shows the consumer is still in control of the economy

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Consumer spending, bank account and credit card balances, and wages and savings show an economy far from recession.

). Overall, the Bureau of Economic Analysis says consumer spending on new vehicles rose $40 billion to $642.4 billion in the first half of the year, with most gains coming in the second quarter. And automakers report that consumers continue to choose more expensive, option-laden models.

As of June, real incomes are 2.2% higher than a year earlier, the government reports. The drop in real incomes was sharpest early last year, when year-over-year comparisons were also skewed by the loss of 2021 stimulus money designed to offset Covid-related business shutdowns.

 

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