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Retail Sales Surprise: August Spending Defies Tariff Worries

Retail Sales Surprise: August Spending Defies Tariff Worries

Update: 2025-09-16
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Retail sales defied economic predictions in August, jumping 0.6% thanks to back-to-school shopping and widespread spending across electronics, online stores, and even restaurants. Despite tariff concerns and rising prices, Americans opened their wallets, suggesting continued economic resilience as the fall season begins.

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Retail Sales Surprise: August Spending Defies Tariff Worries

Retail Sales Surprise: August Spending Defies Tariff Worries