Retail Sales Rise Higher Than Expected In August, Marks Third Consecutive Month Of Gains

The value of retail purchases, before adjusting for inflation, increased 0.6% in August compared to July, according to MarketWatch, which is higher than the Dow Jones estimate of 0.3%.

U.S. retail sales rose higher than expected in August, marking the third consecutive month of gains amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs, leading to an increase in the prices of some products.

The value of retail purchases, before adjusting for inflation, increased 0.6% in August compared to July, according to MarketWatch, which is higher than the Dow Jones estimate of 0.3%.

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