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US retail sales increase moderately; core sales strong
U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in April, but the underlying trend was solid, suggesting that consumer spending got off to a strong start in the second quarter, defying expectations of a recession this year. The smaller-than-expected rebound in retail sales last month reported by the Commerce Department on Tuesday likely reflected a moderate…