
U.S. Retail Sales Lift, Foodservice Sales Flatten as Delta Variant Hampers Economic Recovery
U.S. retail sales grew 0.7% in August, despite Delta variant concerns.
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U.S. retail sales grew 0.7% in August, despite Delta variant concerns.

US GDP grew 1.2% in the second quarter of 2016.

The U.S. economy is picking up speed heading into the summer months.

Retail and restaurant franchises saw a 0.9% increase in sales during March, reaching $441.4 billion, despite cautious consumer spending.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. trade gap is at its lowest level in more than five years.

U.S. consumer spending rose by 0.1 percent in February, with consumer income rising by 0.4 percent.