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US Retail Sales Surge 1.7% in March
US retail sales rose 1.7% in March 2026, beating Reuters forecast of 1.4% and prior estimates.
Higher gasoline prices (+24.1%) and tax refunds (+$351 avg) drove consumer spending, with auto sales also
US Retail Sales Jump 1.7% in March
US retail sales rose 1.7% in March 2026, beating the Reuters forecast of 1.4% and revising February’s gain to 0.7%.
The surge was driven by a 24.1% jump in gasoline prices amid a >30% rise in global o