Daily Market Updates: Consumers are showing signs of strain even as they keep spending, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows

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Consumers are showing signs of strain even as they keep spending, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows

Reported · CNBC Economy source summary · North America

Retail sales rose at their slowest pace in nearly a year in October as American consumers showed signs of strain from high prices.

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CNBC EconomyConsumers are showing signs of strain even as they keep spending, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows

CNBC EconomyConsumers are showing signs of strain even as they keep spending, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows

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