US retail sales fall sharply in January; weekly jobless claims decline
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, pulled down by declines in receipts at auto dealerships and gasoline service stations.
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U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, pulled down by declines in receipts at auto dealerships and gasoline service stations.
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