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US Retail Sales Surge in May Despite High Gasoline Prices

US Retail Sales Surge in May Despite High Gasoline Prices
Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 17 June 2026, 12:51 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 17th, 2026 US Retail Sales Surge in May Despite High Gasoline Prices US retail sales jumped in May as the value of retail purchases rose 0.9% after a revised 0.4% increase in April as consumer demand remained resilient. The figures are not adjusted for inflation. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.

Jun 17th, 2026 US Retail Sales Surge in May Despite High Gasoline Prices US retail sales jumped in May as the value of retail purchases rose 0.9% after a revised 0.4% increase in April as consumer demand remained resilient. The figures are not adjusted for inflation. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
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