US Retail Sales Rise Despite Labor Market Challenges
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US retail sales rose 0.6% in August, driven by higher prices and consumer resilience, but a weakening labor market and rising tariffs pose risks to sustained growth. The data may influence the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate cuts, with ongoing concerns about inflation and trade policies impacting the economic outlook.
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