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Retail sales surged toward the end of summer. Economy still has plenty of momentum.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Sales at U.S. retailers increased in August, marking the largest monthly gain in five months.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/retail-sales-surged-toward-the-end-of-summer-economy-still-has-plenty-of-momentum-cdf667b2?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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