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Two things that can be true at the same time: Consumption growth has moderated, and there has been a massive accumulation of household savings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Among them, price action has stabilized, volatility has moderated, and there still seem to be plenty of doubters.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Momentum for retailers has moderated in recent months, suggesting a downshift in consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

“Inflation has moderated, but prices for skilled labor, insurance and materials remain well above pre-2020 levels,” he said.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

He alone has moderated the rancour of Lyndhurst, kept in check the violence of Brougham, and restrained the impetuosity and impatience of his party.

From The Greville Memoirs (Second Part) A Journal of the Reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1852 (Volume 1 of 3) by Greville, Charles