Retail sales and factory output declined in April, signaling the U.S. economy has lost some momentum
Retail sales fell a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in April from the previous month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, driven by declines in categories such as electronics, home improvement, motor vehicles, auto parts and at online shopping businesses.
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