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CIO sees Walmart results as key test of US consumer spending<body><p>STORY: "Walmart will be the tell on whether the U.S. consumer is pulling back."</p><p>Coons said recent results from TJ Maxx and Target offer conflicting signals on the health of the U.S. consumer, with TJ Maxx reflecting demand for value among price-sensitive shoppers and Target's performance more closely tied to its turnaround efforts and higher-income customers.</p><p>He added that Walmart, with its broad customer base, may offer a more reliable read on whether spending is slowing across the economy. </p></body>
