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Retail sales surged toward the end of summer. Economy still has plenty of momentum.

Retail sales surged toward the end of summer. Economy still has plenty of momentum.
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Summary

Sales at U.S. retailers surged in August and posted the biggest increase in five months, offering another piece of evidence suggesting the economy sped up toward the end of summer.

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