AI Data Insight
US total personal spending in Q3 2026 reached 23,146.2 billion USD, an increase of 69.7 billion USD from the previous period (Q2 2026), matching market expectations of a 0.3% rise. Benefiting from a brief US-Iran ceasefire that drove oil prices lower, the pressure on goods spending eased, while services consumption remained robust. Going forward, it is necessary to closely monitor the potential impact of resurgent Middle East tensions on energy prices and overall consumer resilience.