 
        
            U.S. Retail Sales Surpass Expectations with 0.6% Jump in August Despite Rising Prices and Trade Uncertainties
U.S. retail sales rose by 0.6% in August compared to July, signaling that consumers continue to spend despite economic headwinds, such as higher prices resulting from tariffs. The increase was larger than economists had forecast, with growth seen across categories including autos, electronics, and health stores, even as some sectors experienced price hikes and hiring…
 
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
        