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flag U.S. retail sales edged up 0.2% in September, below forecasts, as high prices and job losses cooled spending, though annual growth remained strong.

flag U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in September, below expectations, as consumers moderated spending after summer surges, driven by high prices for essentials and a cooling labor market. flag The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the highest in nearly four years, while ADP reported weekly job losses. flag Despite a slowdown, retail sales were up 4.3% annually, with restaurants and bars seeing strong gains. flag Producer prices rose 0.3% in September, led by energy, but core inflation edged up only 0.1%, suggesting cooling pressures. flag The Federal Reserve may cut rates in December. flag Holiday sales are projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time, though gains are expected to be modest.

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