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Anne D’innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press

Anne D’innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber are reporters with The Associated Press,  an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.

U.S. retail sales rose at healthy pace last month U.S. retail sales rose at healthy pace last month

Economic Indicators

U.S. retail sales rose at healthy pace last month

The figures from the U.S. Commerce Department come ahead of the Fed's rate decision on Wednesday

By Anne D'innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |December 17, 2024

4 min read

U.S. retail sales up solidly in October: report U.S. retail sales up solidly in October: report

Economic Indicators

U.S. retail sales up solidly in October: report

The report arrives ahead of the holiday shopping season, a critically important time for retailers

By Anne D'innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 15, 2024

3 min read

U.S. retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

U.S. retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back

The figures reflect a slowdown in consumers' willingness to spend after a blowout summer

By Anne D'innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |November 15, 2023

3 min read

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