“Retail sales rose sharply in the first quarter — and could boost U.S. GDP”
April 17, 2024
“The numbers: Sales at retailers rose a robust 0.7% in March and outlays in the prior month were also stronger than previously reported, indicating the economy got a boost from consumer spending in the first quarter. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a smaller 0.3% increase…”
See the bold? That’s what they call a “sharp increase?” It’s amazing how much mainstream media lies.