Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending?
Oct 15, 2026 · 18 min
Americans are more upset than ever about the economy as inflation continues to rise. But even so, consumers keep spending. WSJ’s Jeanne Whalen explains why U.S. shoppers are so unstoppable. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Red, White and Who? The Inflation Election
- Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand
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