Event Brief
U.S. retail sales rise again as gas prices lift spending
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: U.S. retail sales rose in April, largely driven by higher gasoline prices.
WHO: U.S. retailers
WHAT: April retail sales increased for the third straight month
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 8:41 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: None
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