News · Equities · MarketWatch · Wed, Sep 16, 2026 1:00 PM
Retail sales surged toward the end of summer. Economy still has plenty of momentum.
Sales at U.S. retailers surged in August and posted the biggest increase in five months, offering another piece of evidence suggesting the economy sped up
OpenBook market desk: Sales at U.S. retailers surged in August and posted the biggest increase in five months, offering another piece of evidence suggesting the economy sped up toward the end of summer.
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