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AFP
Washington
US consumers resumed buying autos in January and took advantage of mild weather to boost purchases of building materials, pushing up overall retail sales, according to government data released Friday.
Amid a steady job market, American consumers continued their spending across most sectors including autos, groceries and furniture, though gasoline sales did fall amid falling global oil prices.
Total retail sales for December rose 0.3 percent as expected to $529.8 billion, seasonally adjusted, the Commerce Department reported. The gain was the same even when excluding vehicles and parts.
Washington
US consumers resumed buying autos in January and took advantage of mild weather to boost purchases of building materials, pushing up overall retail sales, according to government data released Friday.
Amid a steady job market, American consumers continued their spending across most sectors including autos, groceries and furniture, though gasoline sales did fall amid falling global oil prices.
Total retail sales for December rose 0.3 percent as expected to $529.8 billion, seasonally adjusted, the Commerce Department reported. The gain was the same even when excluding vehicles and parts.
