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Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May, underscoring the resiliance of the US consumer

KSAT San Antonio

June 17, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon

Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May, underscoring the resiliance of the US consumer

Shoppers stepped up their spending in May, surpassing economists’ expectations, as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices cooled.

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