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US consumers keep spending despite economic grumbles · 1 source tracked

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Despite widespread consumer grumbling about the economy, spending in the United States has remained resilient, with retail sales increasing for the fifth consecutive month in June. This sustained demand, supported by a stable labor market and rising household wealth, presents a challenge for the Federal Reserve as it aims to curb inflation. While overall retail sales saw a modest rise, significant growth was observed in sectors like auto dealerships and e-commerce, partly driven by promotional events. AI

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US consumers keep spending despite economic grumbles · 1 source tracked

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtenay Brown ·

    Americans keep spending while "grumbling" about the economy

    <div>Data: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https%3A//www.census.gov/retail/marts/www/marts_current.pdf__;!!Al82Z4c!3ovDVSKF2stDHRAT7-rKdjGxI1xNZCpNUqzs_i2mfC0fVJEjT6z9fMZG__T9RUZfYUEmNk_FG2JFe3RCLVE$" target="_blank">U.S. Census Bureau</a>; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios</div>…

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