The Federal Reserve reported yesterday that consumer borrowing rose by a seasonally adjusted $10.9 billion following a jump of $22.9 billion in August, the Associated Press reported. The August gain had been the strongest increase in nine months. The September advance was below economists' expectations for a $16.5 billion gain. The category that covers auto loans and student loans increased $11.2 billion. The category for credit cards fell by $311.6 million after having risen $4.6 billion in August.
