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How "revenge spending" led to price hikes

Economists say the U.S. witnessed two years of so-called "revenge spending" following the COVID-19 lockdowns. But this summer could mark a shift back to normal spending habits, which could help ease inflation. Jeanna Smialek, a federal reserve and economy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to talk about the trend.
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