U.S. households’ spending rose more rapidly last month as annual inflation hit a new four-decade high, outpacing income growth.

Consumers boosted their seasonally adjusted spending by 1.1% in June, up from a revised 0.3% increase in May, the Commerce Department said Friday.

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