US Retail Sales Surge, Impacting Bond and Currency Markets
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Strong US retail sales data caused a market reaction, shaking the bond and currency markets as investors anticipated a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy. The surge in retail sales exceeded expectations, leading to concerns about inflation and the possibility of an earlier-than-expected interest rate hike by the Fed.
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