US Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in September on Gasoline Receipts
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US retail sales rose in September by more than forecast as spending at gasoline stations masked mixed spending at other retailers.
The increase in retail sales was driven primarily by higher gasoline receipts, indicating that consumer spending remains resilient despite fluctuations in other sectors.
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“US retail sales rose in September by more than forecast as spending at gasoline stations masked mixed spending at other retailers.”
Bloomberg — US Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected on Gasoline Receipts