Economy Apr 21 Retail sales up a sharp 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Sep 16 Shoppers increased retail spending by 0.6% in August, even as tariffs led to price hikes and hurt jobs Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school shopping, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price increases. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Nov 16 Americans elevated retail spending by 1.7 percent last month Solid hiring, strong pay raises, and healthy savings for many households are underpinning robust spending. Americans are also still buying more cars, furniture, and other goods than they did before the pandemic. By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press