US retail sales data released for April 2025 showing 0.5% monthly growth
The Commerce Department released April 2025 retail sales data on Thursday showing a 0.5% monthly increase, down from a revised 1.6% in March.
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This event sits in the top 34% of divergence this week. 4 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Reuters emphasizes inflation boosting nominal sal...
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Retail sales rose for the third consecutive month in April
cnn.com
CNN10h ago
Retail sales rose for the third consecutive month in April
CENTER3 outlets1 neg · 1 neu · 1 pos
Retail sales growth slowed in April as Iran war fuels higher gas prices
pbs.org
PBS NewsHour1h ago
Retail sales growth slowed in April as Iran war fuels higher gas prices
Retail sales up 0.5% in April from March as higher gas prices leave less room for nonessential items
apnews.com
AP News
Retail sales up 0.5% in April from March as higher gas prices leave less room for nonessential items
US retail sales increase again in April, partly lifted by higher prices
reuters.com
Reuters3h ago
US retail sales increase again in April, partly lifted by higher prices
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