AI Data Insight
Seasonally adjusted total personal spending in the US for Q3 2026 (July 2026) reached $23.15 trillion, an increase of 0.3% from the previous figure, demonstrating strong consumption resilience. Although the market generally expected a slowdown in personal consumption, the rise in services spending effectively offset the weakness in goods consumption. Inflation stickiness and the high-interest-rate environment remain key factors influencing real consumption momentum in the coming months.