US Retail Sales Drop by Most in Nearly 2 Years

US retail sales post largest drop in nearly two years in January
U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely because of frigid temperatures and moderation following hefty gains in the past four months, suggesting a sharp slowdown in economic growth early in the first quarter.
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US Retail Sales Drop by Most in Nearly Two Years
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US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season
Retail sales fell 0.9% in January from the previous month, the Commerce Department said, after two months of healthy gains.