spending

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While year-over-year spending by middle- and higher-income Americans on airlines, lodging and other tourism has grown, according to the Bank of America Institute, lower-income households are pulling back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The largest oil disruption in history is widening an economic divide, with Americans spending $45 billion more on gasoline and diesel during the Iran war than the same period a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

There is a Nato summit soon, where defence spending will be an issue, as well as an EU summit, where the UK wants a closer relationship with the European bloc.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Bank of America Institute said its internal data showed a springy 4% increase in credit-card spending in the 12 months ended in April on all goods and services other than gas.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Penelope did not know for certain about the fancy shops, but given Lady Constance’s affinity for spending money, she felt it was a safe assumption.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood