Higher retail spending lifts hopes for U.S. economy

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

WASHINGTON -- Americans increased their retail spending in July by the most in five months, opening their wallets after a frugal spring and offering hope that the slumping economy may rebound in the second half of the year.

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