Posted on 06/12/2014 6:13:03 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in May and first-time applications for jobless benefits increased last week, but the data did little to alter views the economy is regaining steam.
The Commerce Department said on Thursday that retail sales gained 0.3 percent. While that was below the 0.6 percent rise expected on Wall Street, April sales were revised higher to show a 0.5 percent increase, helping to keep growth forecasts intact.
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But...can I STILL hate Hippies?
I mean, I’ll take their filthy lucre in exchange for tomato plants, but can I still hate them as I do so? ;)
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