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Rising US auto manufacturing fuels industrial production in April

The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that US industrial output increased in April, owing to the ongoing expansion of auto manufacturing. According to the data, total industrial production grew 1.1 percent in April, the fourth straight monthly increase — and double what analysts expected — while motor vehicle output increased 3.9 percent. US industry, including automakers, … Read more

US retail sales continue to rise in April amid rising prices

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Americans increased their shopping spending for the fourth consecutive month in April, with inflation at a 40-year high, as auto sales rebounded,  according to government data released Tuesday, According to the Commerce Department, US retail sales increased 0.9 percent month on month to $677.7, while auto sales increased 2.2 percent in April after declining in … Read more