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Retail sales in the United States unexpectedly declined in April, as motor vehicle purchases fell, government data revealed on Wednesday.
Retail sales fell 0.2% last month, the Commerce Department said. Economists polled by Reuters forecast a 0.2% increase in retail sales in April.
In March, retail sales rose 1.6%, seasonally adjusted, from February. This is the largest increase since September 2017.
March's gains marked a sharp rebound after a period of dull sales back to December. This was seen as a sign that the healthy job market has probably made consumers more eager to spend in ways that boost overall economic growth.A flawless stay
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