Uh-oh: Credit-card spending falls again. Consumers aren’t confident in the economy.


Americans cut back on the use of credit cards in August in another sign of caution, as households grapple with stubborn inflation, a tougher job market and lingering economic uncertainty tied to U.S. tariffs.

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