Americans Splurge Online and at Vehicle Dealers, instead of Buying Homes? YOLO? Retail Sales without Gas Stations Jump for 5th Month
This is an economic update published by Wolf Street on July 16, 2026, reporting on U.S. retail sales activity excluding gas stations, noting a fifth consecutive month of increases, and discussing consumer spending patterns across online retail and vehicle dealerships relative to housing purchases.
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- Wolf Street
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- Wolf Street
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- Jul 16, 2026
- Last updated
- Jul 17, 2026 (1 month ago)
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