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US inflation slows as retail sales post fourth monthly rise
Consumer prices in the United States rose at a slower pace in January 2026, while retail sales data showed continued gains for the fourth month in a row. The two key economic indicators – inflation ...
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NRF projects US retail sales to rise 4.4% in 2026
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects US retail sales in 2026 to increase 4.4% from 2025, reaching $5.6tn. The outlook is based on an updated forecasting method that the NRF said it developed ...
Bloomberg L.P.
US Retail Sales Rise by More Than Forecast in Broad Advance
US retail sales rebounded by more than forecast in February in a broad advance as consumers stepped up spending after a slow start to the year. The value of retail purchases increased 0.6% after a ...
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Retail Sales Rise 0.6% In February, More Than Expected
The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was more robust than expected in February. Headline sales rose 0.6%, a step up from January's 0.1% decline and better ...
Reuters
US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased by the most in seven months in February as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and temperatures warmed up, but surging gasoline prices because ...