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Americans are still opening their wallets, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a bite.
Retail sales rose 0.6% in June from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Thursday, rebounding from the steep 0.9% decline in May.
June’s number was much stronger than the 0.2% gain economists projected in a FactSet poll. Spending climbed across categories last month, including at car dealerships, which saw one of the biggest monthly increases. Those sales were up a robust 1.2% in June.
However, the figures aren’t adjusted for inflation,
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