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U.S. and UK retail sales rebound in August, exceeding expectations

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U.S. retail sales rose 1.2% in August, exceeding economist expectations of a 0.7% to 0.8% increase. This rebound follows a revised 0.5% decline in July. The growth was broad-based, with nonstore retailers seeing a 2.6% increase and gasoline station sales rising 3.1% due to higher prices. Core retail sales, which exclude autos, gasoline, building materials, and food services, grew by 1.4%.

In the United Kingdom, retail sales volumes also saw a surprise recovery, rising 0.5% in August after a 0.5% contraction in July. This UK rebound was driven by non-food stores, including a recovery in department stores and online shopping, which rose 2.5%. However, fuel sales in the UK fell by 1.3% as rising prices impacted consumer behavior.

In the United States, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to approximately 3.9% to 4% to combat persistent inflation. While consumer spending remains resilient despite rising energy costs and higher borrowing rates, economists note that continued fuel price increases could eventually pressure household budgets.

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