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The auto sector was the only one to see a modest increase
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 19, 2024 July 19, 2024
- 13:22
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U.S. retail sales unchanged in June
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- By: The Canadian Press
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- By: The Canadian Press
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- By: The Canadian Press
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U.S. inflation cools for third straight month
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- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
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