Consumer spending patterns heading into
2026 show a subtle but important shift toward entertainment, even as households continue to navigate higher prices for essentials such as housing and food, according to new findings from the Bank of America Institute.
While rising shelter costs have
squeezed budgets, particularly for lower-income consumers, …
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