Early third-quarter earnings show a 'resilient' U.S. consumer, with signs of strain

Source: CNBC · 2026-10-27T21:12:55+00:00

Companies from Royal Caribbean to Coca-Cola and UPS say they are seeing steady consumer spending despite high inflation.

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