WASHINGTON, D.C. — US consumer spending rose only slightly in August, government data showed on Tuesday, with consumers appearing to shift toward essentials in the face of high interest rates.
Overall retail sales rose unexpectedly by 0.1 percent from July to August at $710.8 billion, defying analysts' anticipation of a 0.2-percent decline, according to Department of Commerce data.
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