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Economists expect a 0.4 percent increase in sales after the 0.6 percent gain a month earlier, based on the Bloomberg survey median estimate. Delayed for more than a month by the government shutdown, the Census Bureau is scheduled to issue the figures on Tuesday.
Retail demand proved resilient over the summer, probably helping to fuel an acceleration in economic growth during the third quarter. At the same time, there’s a risk that consumer outlays will cool as many employers temper hiring.
