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US retail sales top expectations in September
Original: US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher gasoline prices
US retail sales rose more than expected in September, with economists pointing to higher gasoline prices as a key driver of the gain. The stronger-than-forecast figures suggest American consumers kept spending despite lingering concerns over prices and interest rates, offering a mixed signal about the health of the economy heading into the final quarter.
Why now: Strong retail data is being closely watched for clues about consumer strength and the path of interest rates.
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- US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher gasoline prices · Reuters
- US retail sales beat expectations in September on higher gasoline prices · WSAU
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