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Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending?

Oct 15, 2026 · 19m

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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 Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices