WASHINGTON — Consumer spending rose by a moderate amount in August while incomes increased by the largest amount in eight months, a gain that was propelled by the resumption of extended unemployment benefits.
Spending increased 0.4 percent in August, matching the July increase, the Commerce Department said Friday. The two increases followed June's flat reading on spending.
Incomes were up 0.5 percent, better than a 0.2 percent rise in July and a flat reading in June.
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