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Retail Sales Surge Amid Rising Gas Prices | Eau Claire News
Retail sales surged 1.2% in August, smashing expectations and proving American consumers are still spending big — across clothes, cars, furniture, and online. This rebound follows a summer fueled by events like the World Cup and Prime Day, with shoppers tapping into tax refunds. But clouds loom: gas prices, especially diesel, have jumped 68%, threatening to squeeze budgets. While the “K-shaped” spending gap is slightly narrowing, rising essentials costs could slow future growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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