US retail sales rose in January for the seventh consecutive month, although the increase was the weakest since June 2010.
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- Retail sales rise in hint of cheer for holiday consumer spending
Recent signs of robust consumer spending and persistent inflation prompted Wall Street to reduce the odds that the Fed will cut the main interest rate by a quarter point at its December meeting.
11/15/2024 - 9:18 am | View Link - Retail sales rose in October ahead of holiday season
October's retail sales figures suggest that the economy is growing briskly again in the current quarter, after having expanded at a sturdy 2.8% annual rate in the previous quarter.
11/15/2024 - 7:00 am | View Link - Retail Sales Rise in October as Consumer Spending Stays Strong
The U.S. Commerce Department says consumers boosted their spending last month, signaling continued growth in the nation's economy.
11/15/2024 - 6:11 am | View Link - Retail Sales Rise in October as Americans Remain Willing to Spend
A mix of factors contributed to the uptick, as people bought more cars and home store sales went up as storm damage in the Southeast got fixed. It's a good sign for the holiday shopping season.
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