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Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August

· ETF Trends

U.S. headline retail sales rebounded in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 in August, while core retail sales increased by 1.4%. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 billion. Core retail sales were up 1.4% in August, rebounding from last month’s decline. Control purchase

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