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The Washington Post

Surprise jump in retail sales casts aside recession fears



Americans are still spending big — on cars, appliances and furniture — in a surprise burst of activity that’s propelling the U.S. economy and helping shake off fears of an impending downturn.



Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/08/15/retail-sales-consumer-spending-walmart/

Author : Abha Bhattarai

Publish date : 2024-08-15 22:46:10

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