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Why September Retail Sales Rose 0.8% and What the Number Really Measures

U.S. retail and food-services sales rose 0.8% in September 2026, but the headline is a measure of nominal receipts, not inflation-adjusted consumption. The report offers a timely read on household demand while leaving important gaps around services, prices and the source of spending growth.

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