United States Consumer Spending
Sep 2026 · Quarterly
Consumer spending rose to 16901.3 USD billions in the third quarter of 2026, from 16900.0 USD billions in the previous quarter. The reading marks a new all-time high since the series began in 2007, extending a rising streak to 15 consecutive quarters. Spending was up from 16614.3 USD billions a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Consumer Spending in the United States rose to 16901.3 USD Billions in the third quarter of 2026 from 16900 USD Billions in the previous quarter. The reading marked an all-time high for the series, which dates back to the first quarter of 2007.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16,901 | $16,900 | $16,901Sep 2026 | $11,081Jun 2009 | 2007 – 2026 | Quarterly |
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About this series
Consumer Spending in United States averaged $13,361 from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $16,901 in Sep 2026 and a record low of $11,081 in Jun 2009. The series is reported quarterly with history from 2007.
Consumer Spending measures the total nominal expenditure by households on goods and services in the United States. It is reported quarterly in USD Billions. The series begins in the first quarter of 2007, with an all-time low of 11081.1 USD Billions in the second quarter of 2009.
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