Strong retail sales report suggests robust economic growth in the second quarter
U.S. retail sales rose solidly in June, boosted by increases in purchases of motor vehicles and a range of other goods.
The Commerce Department said on Monday retail sales increased 0.5 percent last month.
Data for May was revised higher to show sales rising 1.3 percent instead of the previously reported 0.8 percent gain. May's rise in retail sales was the largest since September 2017.
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