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US retail sales rise amid limited consumer tariff hit so far
US retail sales rise amid limited consumer tariff hit so far
Economy
by  AFP

US retail sales rose moderately in July, according to data released Friday, as markets monitor tariffs that do not so far appear to have significantly battered consumers. Analysts described the report as solid, but some pointed to a greater risk of weakening in retail sales in the second half of 2025 following disappointing recent labor market data.