2026.06.2512:48:21UTC+00Real US Personal Spending Rebounds in May

Inflation-adjusted US personal spending increased by 0.3% month-over-month in May 2026, following a revised flat reading in April. Goods outlays rebounded 0.5% after a 0.4% decline in April, driven by a 0.9% rise in spending on motor vehicles and parts (compared with a 3.8% drop in April) and a 0.4% gain in clothing and footwear (after a 0.4% decrease). Spending on recreational goods and vehicles also recovered, advancing 0.8% after a 0.3% decline. Meanwhile, expenditures on services rose 0.2%, matching the pace recorded in the previous month.