Shoppers carry bags in Walnut Creek, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. US retail sales unexpectedly picked up in November as lower gasoline prices allowed consumers to spend more to kick off the holiday shopping season.
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US retail sales rose at faster pace in December
Americans spent at a faster clip in December, closing out a year of surprising economic resilience largely driven by the US consumer.
