The U.S. economy is heading into the holidays continuing to recover, in large part because Americans continue to boost their spending, particularly on goods.

Many reports Wednesday will offer clues about the economy’s path this winter. These include Commerce Department data expected to show that consumer spending rose in October for the sixth straight month, while household income declined because of the fading effects of government aid programs, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.

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