Bank of America
February 12, 2026
Weekly Spending Update Through Feb 7
Weekly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Staples
US household card spending rose 3.4% y/y in the week ending February 7, 2026, as the economy rebounded from the disruptions caused by Winter Storm Fern.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Total card spending per household increased by 3.4% year-over-year for the week ending February 7.
- 2.Consumer spending rebounded as much of the country recovered from the impact of Winter Storm Fern.
- 3.Spending growth was most pronounced in the restaurants & bars, transit, and gas categories compared to the prior week.
Table of Contents
- Key takeaways
- Exhibit 1: Total card spending per HH was up 3.4% y/y in the week ending Feb 7
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Authors
Shruti MishraAditya BhaveStephen Juneau
Themes
Online vs. Brick-and-Mortar Retail DivergenceWeather Impact on Consumption
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
