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Consumer spending rose less than forecast in March, wrapping up the weakest quarter in a year for the biggest part of the U.S. economy even as incomes accelerated.

Consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in April to the weakest level in seven months as Americans were rattled by unsatisfying wage growth and concern over how the upcoming presidential election would impact the economy.

The cost of living in the United States excluding food and fuel rose less than forecast in March, bearing out Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s forecast that the recent pickup would prove fleeting.

Consumer comfort inched lower last week, reaching the weakest point in more than three months as Americans’ views of their personal finances deteriorated.

Consumer confidence in the United States dipped slightly in March as concerns persisted that the world’s largest economy will cool.

Consumer comfort declined the week of March 21 to a three-month low as Americans’ attitudes about the economy and their financial prospects deteriorated.

Personal spending barely increased in February, and the prior month’s advance was revised down as Americans saved more of their incomes.

Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell last week to match the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about the economy and the buying climate.

Consumer sentiment in the United States climbed last week to a one-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about their personal finances.

Consumer prices in the United States excluding food and fuel climbed more than forecast in February for a second month, adding to signs inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s target. The overall cost of living fell amid cheaper fuel.