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U.S. retail sales grew more than expected in November, rebounding from a contraction in the previous month and pointing to continued resilience in consumer spending heading into the final stretch of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retail sales rose 0.6% on a month-on-month basis, exceeding expectations for a 0.5% increase, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday. October\u2019s reading was revised lower to show a 0.1% contraction, making November\u2019s rebound more notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consumer spending remains the backbone of the U.S. economy, typically accounting for nearly two-thirds of total output. The stronger-than-anticipated increase suggests households continued to spend despite persistent inflation pressures and higher borrowing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Economists have been closely watching how rising living costs are shaping spending behavior, particularly among lower- and middle-income households. While higher-income consumers and large corporations continue to drive a disproportionate share of economic activity, concerns persist that weaker segments of the population are becoming more constrained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some analysts have described the current environment as a \u201cK-shaped\u201d economy, where wealthier households maintain robust spending power while others face mounting pressure from elevated prices and tighter financial conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, the November data indicate that overall demand remains intact, offering reassurance that consumer momentum carried into the final month of the year. This resilience could provide a buffer for growth even as the Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance on interest rates and policymakers weigh the balance between inflation control and economic support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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