February retail sales up 0.6%, but some cracks emerge in what has been a driving force for economy
Shoppers picked up their spending a bit in February after a pullback the previous month, reflecting the mixed feelings Americans have in an economy where prices are up, but jobs are plentiful. Retail sales rose 0.6% last month after falling a revised 1.
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February retail sales up 0.6%, yet fissures emerge in what has been a driving force for U.S. economy
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February retail sales up 0.6%, but some cracks emerge in what has been a driving force for economy