British shoppers defied economic gloom with a strong spending surge in May, far exceeding analyst forecasts in a week of thin European trading.
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US Retail Sales Rose 0.9% in May — Beating Expectations Ahead of Fed Meeting
May retail sales data exceeded forecasts, rising 0.9% month-on-month and signalling consumer resilience ahead of a critical FOMC meeting.
Car sales resilient in May as industry braves headwinds
Automakers reported steady dispatch numbers despite supply chain and inflation challenges.
European Automotive Industry Reports Slower EV Sales Growth in May 2026 Reports
Leading car manufacturers call for stable government subsidies as retail electric car sales hit a temporary plateau.