However, sales of durable goods (washing machines and so forth) were unexpectedly weak in October, a sign of residual caution among households.

然而十月，(洗衣机等)耐用消费品的销售意外低迷，家家户户对经济形势仍保持警觉。

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More disappointing was the economy's unexpectedly weak showing in the second quarter, a more European-style 1.1% at an annual rate.

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That depressing scenario looks plausible given the unexpectedly weak second-quarter profits from American Express, America's fourth-largest card issuer and the one most geared towards well-heeled consumers.

ECONOMIST: American Express reveals unexpectedly weak results