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US economic wealth inequality and luxury spending

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Latest: U.S. consumer spending shows record holiday activity and billionaire luxury growth

The United States economy is experiencing a widening divide in consumer spending patterns, characterized by a surge in luxury demand among the wealthy despite inflationary pressures. Initial reports indicated that the r

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U.S. retail sales growth trends

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Latest: U.S. retail sales grow for tenth consecutive month in July

U.S. retail sales have demonstrated sustained growth through the mid-2026 period. In May, overall retail sales grew 9.2% year-on-year, a surge largely attributed to a 42.4% jump in fuel sales. During this period, large-s