Because consumer spending makes up almost 70% of the US economy, retail sales figures are key indicators of US economic health. US retail sales was reported as 632371.00 on October 01, 2024. This figure represents both durable and non-durable finished goods sales during a specific period of time. Rising sales generally suggests an expanding economy.
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