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Economy Gains Strength as Retail Sales Jump
ABC News (blog) In yet another positive sign for the economy, retail sales for February rose more than expected, tamping down worries that higher gas prices and taxes would take a bite out of consumer spending. Retail sales jumped 1.1 percent in February, according to … Boom! Retail sales are way up. Maybe this economy is stronger than we thought. ECONOMY: US retail sales up solid 1.1 percent in February People spending more despite higher taxes, boosts economy |