Consumer confidence declined in August to a three-month low as recent stock market turbulence weighed on Americans’ outlook for the U.S. economy in the coming year.

Consumer purchases climbed in July as incomes grew, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy was off to a good start to the quarter.

Consumer confidence in the United States stabilized last week as more favorable views on the economy helped make up for a deterioration in attitudes about the buying climate.

Confidence among U.S. consumers eased for a second month in August as households braced for an increase in interest rates that could slow growth.

American households kept spending in June, capping a stronger quarterly performance for the biggest part of the economy.

The cost of living in the United States rose in June for the fifth consecutive month, paced by increases in rents that are helping nudge inflation toward the Federal Reserve’s goal.

Consumer confidence climbed in June to a five-month high as an improving job market boosted Americans’ attitudes about the world’s largest economy.

Household spending climbed in May by the most in almost six years, buoyed by gains in incomes as the U.S. job market strengthened.

Consumer confidence rose more than forecast in June as Americans were the most upbeat about their wage prospects in seven years.

The American consumer, missing in action for much of 2015, showed up in May.