The strong 0.4% m/m rise in real consumption in August, coupled with an upward revision to growth in July, is further evidence that economic activity continues to do well despite slower payrolls gains. Together with the slightly larger-than-expected 0.23% m/m rise in core PCE prices in August, we remain comfortable with our view that the Fed will cut at only one of its two remaining meetings this year.
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