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June 18, 2026

Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers stepped up their spending in May, surpassing economists' expectations, as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices leveled off.

Retail sales rose 0.9%, up from a revised 0.4% gain in April, according to new Commerce Department data released Wednesday.


 
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