Retail sales tumble 1.1% in December as high inflation squeezes Americans
Americans pulled back on spending at restaurants, bars and other retail stores in December as they confronted high inflation and rising interest rates.
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### Response: Americans pulled back on spending at restaurants, bars and other retail stores in December as they confronted high inflation and rising interest rates.