US retail sales growth decelerates in April

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Source: BBC
US retail sales growth slowed in April while consumer prices stayed unchanged. The retail sales expanded by 0.1% in April on a monthly basis, reported the Commerce Department. At the same time, consumer spending rose by modest 0.2% in April. The weakest sectors comprised gardening equipment and building materials that posted a 1.8% decline.


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