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Sep 16, 2025

Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes

Retail sales rose 0.6% in August, boosted by back-to-school shopping, despite tariffs beginning to raise prices and pressure the job market.

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