HOUSING AND FOOD CONSUME NEARLY HALF OF US HOUSEHOLD SPENDING — 15-YEAR HIGH Housing and food accounted for 46.9% of US household spending in 2025, the highest combined share in 15 years, according to BLS data. 🔸 Housing: 33.9% of total spending, the highest share since 2010 excluding the pandemic year. 🔸 Food: 13%, the highest share since 2011, with annual spending rising 4.6% to $10,633. 🔸 Combined costs: Up $1,988 per household from 2024. Meanwhile, average pretax income rose 6.4% to $110,847, outpacing inflation and overall spending growth.(彭博社)