US consumer spending falls in January

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U.S. consumer spending fell for a second straight month in January, likely as lower gasoline prices continued to weigh on receipts at service stations.
The Commerce Department said on Monday consumer spending slipped 0.2 percent after falling 0.3 percent in December.
Personal income rose 0.3 percent in the month, less than the 0.4 percent increase forecast.