Consumers keep on spending, despite higher prices

Retail sales surprise on the upside. But falling sentiment creates a downside risk for spending growth this holiday season. Import prices rise, adding to expectations for elevated inflation into yearend. Empire manufacturing activity moderates, but outlook strengthens. Business inventories increase, but are still out of line with sales.

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