US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
Americans bought less in retail stores during July than expected. Spending had been higher earlier due to government tax refunds, but that boost ran out.
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4 viewpointsU.S. retail sales fall 0.6% in July, first decline in 9 months
US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
U.S. Retail Sales Slump Unexpectedly And Sharply After A Summer Tax-Refund Boost Fades
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8 viewpointsRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Myarklamiss, WFMZ Allentown
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5 viewpointsRan by 3 outlets· Conservative Daily News, The Daily Caller, +1 more
US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
Retail sales unexpectedly drop for first time in 9 months — making it difficult for Fed to hike rates
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