Washington, Jan 16, 2025 (AFP) - US retail sales see slower growth in December

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2025-01-16

Retail sales in the United States grew at a slower rate in December, according to government data released Thursday, but remained solid on a boost from gas stations and autos. The figure, which was slightly below analyst expectations, comes days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next week. Overall, retail sales grew 0.4 percent from November to December, reaching $729.2 billion, the Department of Commerce said. This was a slower pa......

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