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US retail sales barely rise in April
U.S. retail sales growth slowed in April as the boost from households front-loading motor vehicle purchases ahead of tariffs ...
Americans pulled back significantly on spending as higher tariffs took effect in April
In a sign that consumer demand may be fraying around the edges, spending at US retailers slowed sharply in April to 0.1% ...
US retail sales barely rose last month after consumers splurged in March to front-run tariffs
U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs. Sales at retail stores and restaurants rose just 0.1% in April from ...
US business inventories barely rise in March
U.S. business inventories rose less than expected in March as robust sales growth at retailers depleted stocks there.