Sales, jobs data show underlying economic strength
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retail sales rose more than expected in May and first-time applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, signs of economic resilience in the face of belt-tightening in Washington. Full story
Retail sales, jobs data show underlying economic strength
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retail sales rose more than expected in May and first-time applications for jobless benefits fell last week, showing signs of resilience in the economy despite belt-tightening in Washington. Full story
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