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US Retail Sales Soar Past Estimates in August, but Fed Decision and Warsh Guidance Take Center Stage
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SEP 16, 2026, 8:35 AM ET

US Retail Sales Soar Past Estimates in August, but Fed Decision and Warsh Guidance Take Center Stage

US retail sales rebounded sharply in August, signaling resilient consumer demand, but sticky inflation, surging energy prices and higher Treasury yields leave markets focused on Wednesday’s Fed decision.

BY SHANTHI REXALINE

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