July confirmed that U.S. retail spending is recovering in real terms, but the expansion remains narrow. Elevated gasoline spending strengthened the total index without providing the same economic benefit as broader demand for goods and services. Key Takeaways Official seasonally adjusted retail and food-services sales fell 0.6% month on month in July but remained 5.0% … [Read more...] about U.S. Retail Sales July 2026: Real Spending Improves, but Gasoline Demands Caution