- Consumer confidence fell to a 5-month low in February, with fewer consumers planning to spend on homes, automobiles, and vacations.
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- Concerns over even greater inflation are mounting this week, as oil prices surged to more than $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014.
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- The labor market continues to show strength. Last week's unemployment claims were lower than expected, and continuing claims hit a 52-year low.
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