Retail Sales Show Unexpected Growth in May

Before: Retail sales in the U.S. rose by 0.9% in May, surpassing expectations as warm weather and lower gas prices encouraged consumer spending.

Why it changed: New information came in after the story first went live, so the earlier wording is no longer the best short read.

Now: <strong>[UPDATE 9:39 AM ET]</strong> <strong>Zero Hedge:</strong> Despite Slumping Sentiment, US Retail Sales See Strongest Annual Rise Since Jan 2023 Despite record low consumer sentiment and declining real wages, BofA's omniscient analysts forecast a blockbuster beat for US Retail Sales for both headlin