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US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year - AP News

2 sources2 storiesFirst seen 8/14/2026Score50Mixed Progress
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Coverage
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Recency
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Engagement
21
Velocity
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Confidence
67
Clipability
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Claims
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Contradictions
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New York Times - Home Page

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Politics - Google News US Headlines

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The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation

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Aug 14 04:23 PMFirst
US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year - AP News
Politics - Google News US Headlines
Aug 14 05:23 PM
July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year
New York Times - Home Page

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