The retail sales figures suggest that Americans as a whole are still willing and able to boost their spending.

September’s retail sales report provided the first official read on consumer spending in two months after the government shutdown paused a broad range of economic releases.

US labour pressures remain; EU retail sales rise; Australian household spending up; supply chain pressures ease; but freight ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales rose 0.2% in September ...