US retail sales rose 0.8% in Nov, vs 0.3% increase expected

• December 14, 2017
• realestatelife
• Announcements, Business & Markets, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in November. The holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start, pointing to sustained strength in the economy. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that retail sales rose 0.8 percent last month.