Retail sales in the US rose in March by 0.6% compared to February, when a decline of 0.1% was recorded, according to the data of the country's Ministry of Trade. Analysts had expected an increase of 0.4%. Excluding cars, gasoline and building materials, the indicator increased by 0.4% and coincided with the forecasts of the experts. In March, sales growth was noted in 8 of the 13 main categories of retail goods. Sales of cars increased at a maximum rate since September - by 2%. The decrease was recorded in the construction materials category by 0.6%, sports goods - by 1.8%, clothing - by 0.8%, gasoline - by 0.3%. Excluding automobiles, growth was 0.2%.
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