Retail sales in the US unexpectedly stagnated last month as a lack of employment and limited income growth restrained demand.
The unchanged reading followed a 0.3 per cent gain for July that was smaller than previously estimated. - (Bloomberg)
US retail sales stall unexpectedly
Retail sales in the US unexpectedly stagnated last month as a lack of employment and limited income growth restrained demand.
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