EconomyUS Retail Sales Rise 1.2% in August After Dropping in July

Name: US Retail Sales Rise 1.2% in August After Dropping in July
Uploaded: 2026-09-16T13:32:27.000Z
Description: US retail sales increased broadly in August as consumers continued spending despite higher gasoline prices. Twelve of 13 retail categories posted gains, helped by back-to-school shopping. Sales rose 1.2%, surpassing the 0.8% estimate.

US retail sales increased broadly in August as consumers continued spending despite higher gasoline prices. Twelve of 13 retail categories posted gains, helped by back-to-school shopping. Sales rose 1.2%, surpassing the 0.8% estimate.

Bloomberg Television 2026-09-16 13:32