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Americans Are Pulling Back on Spending as US Retail Sales Fell 0.6% in July: Amazon, Non-Store Retailers Hit Hardest

BenzingaAug 17, 2026, 6:23 AMTanya Rawat

U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July as consumer spending missed expectations, according to market commentator The Kobeissi Letter.

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