Retail Sales Beat Expectations In August Amid Trump Economic Push

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in August, though analysts warn momentum could slow as labor market weakness and higher import costs from tariffs weigh on consumers. The Commerce Department’s Census Bureau reported Tuesday that sales increased 0.6% in August, matching an upwardly revised 0.6% gain in July. Economists surveyed by Reuters had projected […]

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