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2026.06.1712:30:00UTC+00U.S. Retail Sales Accelerate in May, Pointing to Resilient Consumer Demand

U.S. retail sales growth strengthened in May 2026, signaling ongoing resilience in consumer spending. Month-over-month, retail sales rose 0.9%, an acceleration from the 0.5% increase recorded in April 2026.

The data, updated on 17 June 2026, show that the pace of consumer activity picked up as May’s “actual” figure reflects a stronger gain compared to the prior month. By contrast, April’s 0.5% reading represented a more modest advance versus March. The comparison underscores a firming trend in retail activity as the U.S. consumer continues to support overall economic momentum.

On a month-over-month basis, the latest numbers indicate that spending in May not only expanded but did so at a faster clip than in April, suggesting a potential boost to short-term growth prospects if the pattern persists into the coming months.

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