WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers spent more on autos, furniture, clothing and gas in July, pushing up retail sales by the largest amount in four months. The gain signaled that Americans are a little more confident in the economy and could helped dispel fears that the country is headed for another recession....
Retail Sales Rose 0.5 Percent In July
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, Associated Press
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 7:44am
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