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US Retail Sales Surge in May Despite High Gasoline Prices

Bloomberg Markets · Jun 17, 2026, 12:51 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

US retail sales jumped in May as the value of retail purchases rose 0.9% after a revised 0.4% increase in April as consumer demand remained resilient. The figures are not adjusted for inflation. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

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US Retail Sales Surge in May Despite High Gasoline Prices

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