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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.

Consumer purchases unexpectedly stalled in April as Americans used income gains to shore up savings, raising the risk the biggest part of the economy may take time to gain momentum after a slow start to the year.

Consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in May by the most in more than two years as Americans’ views on the economy dimmed.

Consumer spending climbed in March, capping a lackluster first-quarter performance that was enough to keep the U.S. economy from shrinking.

Consumer confidence improved in April to the second-highest level in more than eight years as Americans held more favorable views of the economic outlook and inflation.