Retail Sales Rise Slightly in June Despite Economic Uncertainty

U.S. retail sales increased by 0.2% in June 2026 after rising 1% in May, according to the Commerce Department's report. Excluding gas stations, which saw a decline of 5.3%, retail sales rose more robustly at 0.7%. The data highlights consumer resilience amid economic uncertainty and fading government tax benefits.

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Thu, July 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Retail Sales Rise Slightly in June Despite Economic Uncertainty

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