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U.S. Retail Sales Surpass Holiday Expectations with 3.8% Growth

U.S. retail sales climbed 3.8% during the holiday season, outperforming Mastercard's forecast of 3.2%. Explore the factors driving this unexpected boost.

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U.S. Retail Sales Surpass Holiday Expectations with 3.8% Growth

U.S. retail sales rose 3.8% between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, exceeding Mastercard's forecast of a 3.2% rise.

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