Despite surging in October and November, gasoline prices are down 1.2% over the past year
A report says U.S. consumers “are in their best shape in decades”
Higher tariffs on customer products didn't stop Americans from spending
Overall consumer prices rose 1.8% over the past year
The unexpected decline was influenced by weaker sales at gas stations
StatsCan notes that online prices have greater volatility than in-store prices
Shoppers appear unconcerned about signs of economic trouble
But home prices rose at a slower pace in May
Consumer confidence remains high in spite of economic uncertainties
Consumer confidence slipped, but remains high