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Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
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Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold

  • By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers

U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. Retail sales rose just 0.2% in February, a small rebound after a sharp drop of 1.2% in January, the Commerce Department said Monday. Sales rose at grocery stores, home and garden stores, and online retailers. Sales fell at auto dealers, restaurants, and electronics stores. The small increase suggests Americans may be growing more wary about spending as the stock market has plunged and President Donald Trump's tariff threats and government spending cuts have led to widespread uncertainty among consumers and businesses.

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A look behind the red suit

  • By Adriana Hernandez Daily Journal correspondent

Putting in one arm after another, Jim Callan zips up his fuzzy red jacket. Pulling up his matching red pants, he zips up his coat, tucking in …

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Carol Armstrong passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 23, 2021 with her family and friends by her side.