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Fed Pledges Its ‘Support’… As Retail Sales Plunge

by Adrian Tout | Dec 17, 2020 | Employment, Federal Reserve, Latest, Retail Sales

Investors were given a reminder this week on just where the consumer is. Retail sales dropped 1.1% last month, with receipts declining almost across the board. Data for October was revised down to show sales slipping 0.1% instead of rising 0.3%…

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