Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade
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US retail sales unexpectedly declined by 0.6% in July, marking the weakest performance in more than a year and the largest drop since May 2025, according to Commerce Department data released on Friday. The pullback follows a revised 0.2% gain in June.
The downturn was driven by consumers reducing spending at auto dealers and online retailers, with online store sales tumbling 2%. Analysts attribute the drop to the fading of economic boosts from government tax refunds.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on the regional drop in online sales and broader weakness.
WTOP News - Washington DC (Washington DC, US)Emphasizes the fading impact of government tax refunds.
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